THE OFFICIAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF DE LA SALLE LIPA VOL. IV ISSUE NO. 1 CRESCIT AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 Growing in faith, virtue, and responsible journalism FOUNDER’S LEGACY. The first class relic of St. John Baptist De La Salle was displayed St. La Salle relic in the Capilla during its stay in De La Salle Lipa. Photo by Gianello R. Montenegro visits DLSL, revitalizes faith in service, communion by Charmaine C. Estabas In celebration of St. John Baptist de La Salle’s 300th death anniversary, Lipasallians welcomed the school founder’s right wrist bone relic for a three-week- long stay in the campus. In the voyage that invigorated the core values of the institution, DLSL was officially the seventh stop in ‘A Journey of Faith: The St. John Baptist De La Salle Relic Tour’ which aimed to visit all the 16 La Salle schools within the country for the next 300 days. “The visit marks the relic’s second stay in DLSL. The first one was last August 2011 for... see RELIC /P.4 REIMAGINING EDUCATION infrDaLsStrLutcotusrpee, ncdamPp3u0s0r+edmeivlleiolonpfmorent by Ydnar Yvann L. Oriño stakeholders the global establishment of the school] assuring a sound environment competitiveness they truly into 21st century learning suited for worry-free learning. With more than 300 million deserve. This can be done environments,\" added Amisola. pesos to spend in the next two through improving what we \"There are still a lot of things years, De La Salle Lipa envisions have and not settling for less,\" In connection, it was said to improve, but we are trying our quality 21st century education shared the Brother President. that the Brother President was best,\" stated Amisola on other by outsourcing its funds in able to get approval from the future plans. developing a world-class In lieu with the vision of school board as with regards to environment for Lipasallian transforming the only La Salle replanning and redeveloping In connection, he explained students. school in Batangas into a better the entire campus. that his office is always willing state of the art institution, to listen for any insights its In an exclusive interview Amisola mentioned that various “Each of the classrooms are stakeholders might impart with the Brother President improvements beginning with going to be refurbished, adding concerning how the school Dante Amisola FSC, he made the digitalization of the campus more Smart TVs and glass walls, works. mention that education must be have been made in the past few that would better facilitate at top most quality to provide the years. discussions and classroom \"My office is always welcome future with productive citizens collaboration,” assured Amisola. for visitors [and suggestions]. We that are capable of transforming \"We are going to spend value your thoughts, and we are the world anew. millions to modernize the Furthermore, he also going to work on the common facilities that have been built emphasized that the in-campus ground of building a better \"It is, but a necessity to since the 60s [dating back the security of the students is being educational environment,\" said provide our partners and strengthened to the extent of Amisola. Lasallians bridge CBCP’s mission for youth CONFRONTING CHANGES Crescit’s 1st-ever presscon by Frances Joyce L. Cruz Moreover, the content “We look at you, our young addresses studes’ concerns of the letter emphasized the people, so full of dynamism, Through welcoming mission of the youth to spark as disciples sent on a mission the change within the Catholic to make disciples for Jesus,” the Youth Mission Cross community. affirmed the lead Catholic... last October 2, Lasallians see CROSS /P.5 celebrated the Year of the by Genrev P. Rufino and were the invited speakers that Chrieshna Chelcea U. Declaro helped clarify issues raised by Youth that inculcated the both the student publication and the Senior Student Coordinating importance of the cross’ role in In a press conference Board (SSCB). Disciplinary Reformation the students’ lives. hosted by CRESCIT Publication Amendments With the theme “Youth in last August 14, various Restructuring the office from the old Disciplinary Office Mission: Beloved, Gifted and modifications on student (DO) to the present Student Formation Office (SFO), the Empowered”, the program discipline procedures and administrators rectified that major reformations were made commenced with the reading grading system were discussed to cater the students’ well-being in response to the sanctions of the pastoral letter from by the school administrators in imposed by the institution. Archbishop Romulo Valles lieu of the students’ aggravating Moreover, it was said... of the Catholic Bishops’ concerns regarding the see PRESSCON /P.4 Conference of the Philippines immediate policy changes set (CBCP). forth by the institution. “We all long for a better Mr. Darius Cantos, Grade world and society, for a 12 STEM Student Formation renewed Church, and we see Officer (SFO), and Ms. Kristine you as protagonists of this Dimaculangan, Associate change,” the CBCP delivered. WARM VISIT. In celebration of 2019 as the Year of the Youth, Lasallians welcomed the Youth Mission Cross Principal for Academics (APAc), through a mass last October 2. Photo by Audrey B. Diaz INSIDE NEWS (P.2) FEATURE (P.13) SCITECH (P.15) DLSL’s New CAPSTONE The Bazinga THIS ISSUE Firetruck Commandments Indeterminancy REACH US AT /crescitpub @crescitpub [email protected]
2 NEWS VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 Crescit dominates nat’l media confab, DLSL hailed as 3rd Best Performing School by Jeannette R. Ong of the Year and earned Cartooning (Filipino), Sports PERFECT ‘PASALUBONG’. CRESCIT brought home not just Ilonggo delicacies but numerous awards and additional awards such as Best Writing (English), Best News recognitions after competing in the 13th National Campus Media Conference held last September 11-13 in CRESCIT, the official Newsletter News Story (2nd), Anchor, Best Floor Director, and Senior High School student Best Newsletter Sports Story Best TV Broadcasting Team. Arevalo, Iloilo City. Photo from CRESCIT publication of De La Salle (2nd), Best Newsletter Opinion Lipa (DLSL), bagged various Page (2nd), Best Newsletter Consequently, the students Representative allowed me to journalists. awards and recognitions in the Editorial Content (2nd), and Best seized the second spot for the be of service not only to my “All the struggles to reach a 13th National Campus Media Newsletter Editorial Cartoon categories Editorial Writing fellow CRESCIT members but Conference held in Arevalo, (3rd). (English), Sports Writing also to all the campus journalists ‘final PDF for mass printing were Iloilo City last September 11-13, (Filipino), Best Technical who participated in the press worth it. It was also fulfilling to 2019. In addition, ‘Typo.’, the Director, and the third rank conference,” said Estabas in an know that during our working magazine of the publication, for Lead Writing (Filipino), interview regarding the award. “I days, we did not only make Winning a total of 15 received third place as the Best Editorial Cartooning (English), am also very grateful to SPAM for memories as an organization trophies, 8 gold medals, 3 silver Campus Magazine of the Year and Photojournalism Mobile giving me the opportunity and but also award-winning quality medals, and 10 bronze medals, and was awarded as having the Category (Filipino). for recognizing the hard work of outputs,” Estabas narrated. CRESCIT was declared as the Best Magazine Layout Design every NFCJ officer.” 3rd Best Performing School (2nd), the Best Magazine Feature Furthermore, She motivated the next in Campus Journalism for its Page (3rd), and the Best Magazine representatives of the school The Editor-in-Chief also senior batch of the publication works, competing against more Cover Design (6th). obtained the fourth place for expressed her gratitude and to uphold its legacy by instilling than 700 delegates from over 85 the categories I-Dokumento and contentment with the success that “CRESCIT is and unceasingly publications across the country. Lastly, the newspaper placed Photojournalism Conventional of the publication in the said will be the launchpad of the truth The award was also shared with as fourth for the Best Campus Category (English), the fifth place national conference of student and watchdog of the school”. BULIK, the junior high school Newspaper of the Year and for the Pambansang Pautakang publication. earned other awards, including Pampahayagan, and the seventh Best Newspaper News Story (3rd), place for the Vlogfest. ‘Burn’, the publication’s Best Newspaper Sports Story literary folio, was awarded (3rd), Best Newspaper Opinion Additionally, Charmaine first place as the Best Campus Page (4th), Best Newspaper Estabas, the Editor-in-Chief, Literary Folio of the Year and Editorial Cartoon (4th), and Best received a special national received special awards, namely Newspaper Editorial Content journalism leadership award as Best in Literary Content (1st), (5th). a National Federation of Campus Most Outstanding Variety of Journalists (NFCJ) officer who Literary Works (1st), and Most On the other hand, participated in the planning Creative Literary Concept (2nd). Lasallians reaped the first place and brainstorming of the said for the individual categories event, in aid with the organizers Moreover, the newsletter Lead Writing (English), Feature of the School Press Advisers’ snatched the second spot as Writing (Filipino), Editorial Movement, Inc. (SPAM, Inc.). the Best Campus Newsletter Writing (Filipino), Editorial “My role as the SHS SAFEGUARDING STAKEHOLDERS 5 STEM sections plea for admin action on limited classrooms DLSL buys 1st fire truck, readies for worst emergencies by Ydnar Yvann L. Oriño fire truck in the case of a fire such as motion detection and STUDENTS’ VOICES HEARD. Student Formation Officer Mr. Darius Cantos, in a press conference hosted In the unending effort of breakout and other major 360-degree viewpoint. by CRESCIT, said that the students’ concern on limited classroom has already been raised to the higher modernizing and incorporating emergencies,” stressed Kasilag. security to quality education, “We are the only educational administration. Photo from Audrey B. Diaz De La Salle Lipa, through the He further mentioned institution in the Batangas Institutional Safety Security that this new procurement province with this numerous by Jhustin Gabriel B. Dipasupil walang classroom. It has been and Emergency Services Office would bring positive impact amount of CCTVs supported, of (ISSESO), strives to perform in the fulfillment of a worry- course, by our 24/7 surveillance,” Due to the continuous an issue since then,” expressed its duties as an institution free environment in lieu of the added Kasilag. aiming to guarantee learning digitalization of the campus. increase in the population of the Cantos. with students’ and teachers’ On the other hand, he protection. “We are now turning our also said that ISSESO plans to senior high school community, Although he could campus into a digital campus. establish a central command In an interview with Mr. This is why we must step center wherein the whole a number of sections face the not answer the “scarcity of Michael Kasilag, the chief up in order to still achieve security details would be security head of the ISSESO, security amidst the possibility coordinated in an instant. struggle of transferring across classrooms”, the student he mentioned that the entire of disruptions [like fire] to institution is leveling up to the systems,” mentioned the “As we develop more buildings after each class as the formation officer said he was “international standards” with security head. security features across the regards to providing world- institution, trainings [for our latter do not have permanent able to talk informally with the class security to all of its In addition to the buying men and women in uniform] stakeholders. of a firetruck, ISSESO said that are constantly being improved they are also planning to double as well to cope up with the “De La Salle Lipa can now the amount of closed-circuit worst of situations,” assured proudly say that it has its own television (CCTVs) inside the the security chief of De La Salle campus with certain features Lipa. classrooms for the first semester principal regarding possible of this school year. solutions. Five Grade 12 Science, “Isa sa mga pinopropose ay Technology, Engineering, and ang CMR at BB classrooms kaso Mathematics (STEM) sections sabi ko, ‘Ma’am ang layo’. Siguro are affected by the situation: ‘yung CMR kung magagawaan S12-12, S12-13, S12-14, S12-15, ng paraan ay puwede pa pero and S12-16. ‘yung BB ay hindi,” shared “The frequent transferring Cantos, referring to the Claro of classrooms is tiresome and M. Recto and Brother Benilde tedious for the students kasi Buildings. minsan sa [Mabini Building] 6th He assured that he has floor ka pa manggagaling,” said already raised the concern with Krianne Leslie Layasan of S12-12. the administration despite the She also added that the situation lack of concrete solutions as of is worsened by the dysfunctional the moment. elevator units in MB. “But don’t you worry. I The concern was eventually already bargained with the raised by Chard Ivan Harina, Learning Area Chair, sa mga Student Coordinating [subject coordinator] kasi sila Board (SCB) Grade 12 STEM gumagawa ng schedule. Kung Representative, in a press sino yung walang permanent conference hosted by CRESCIT classroom this semester, last August 14. mabibigyan sila sa susunod na In response, Student semester,” added Cantos. Formation Officer Mr. Darius Nevertheless, through Cantos said that he understands the mentioned solution, he the students’ concern. asked the affected sections to “I really feel sorry about it, temporarily tolerate the issue personally, as your SFO. This until the administration has RED ALERT. The Institutional Safety Security and Emergency Services Office (ISSESO) unveils its very own firetruck available within De La Salle Lipa’s vicinity. Photo by Maria isn’t the first time na ang mga come up with more effective Sophia Andrea E. Rosello estudyante under my care ay solutions.
NEWS 3 VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 PROMISE GRANTED DLSL kickstarts cashless payment through GCash by Luis Brian B. Limbo Student’s Center and College Paymaya, and Paypal accounts beforehand made my transition In an effort to organize Lobby. to this cashless payment procedure an ease. It was quite convenient financial In the case the machines easy for me to maneuver in transaction after transaction,” transactions in cafeterias, suddenly encounter a stated Ydnar Oriño, the Managing Editor of Crescit for cashiers, and copy centers problem, it was assured by the Conventional Releases. across the institution, a cashless administrators that SHS students Furthermore, Oriño shared that the continuous levelling payment facility powered by can load their GCash accounts up to international standards proves that the administrators GCash application was launched outside the school premises are keen in developing a ‘state of the art’ digital environment for in De La Salle Lipa starting this during their lunch and dismissal its stakeholders. academic year. times. In the guide manual of Indicated partners based on instructions released in the the set of instructions include students’ respective Canvas 7-Eleven Cliqq Kiosks, SM accounts, it was noted that just Business Centers, and Cebuana VIVA ARSOBISPO. As part of his pastoral mission to schools under the Archdiocese of Lipa, Archbishop Gilbert A. Garcera, D.D. paid the Lasallian community a visit last August 29. Photo by Khirsten Danes V. by using QR codes, stakeholders Lhullier branches. Caro can now pay products and “Having verified GCash, Archb. Garcera: As you welcome me, you welcome Pope Francis services without using their wallets as long as their accounts are sufficiently-funded. “This new payment by Maria Czarinah V. Galvez mind of the Archbishop,” added scheme significantly improves In a pastoral mission of his Excellency after the Brother the convenience brought extending God’s providence to President enumerated the by purchasing goods and everyone in the community of various accomplishments the availing services across the De La Salle Lipa, the Archbishop school has earned and exerted campus. This is a milestone of Lipa made his historical for the holistic learning of its waiting for consistency for first visit to the school with students. the administrators,” expressed various students and Lasallian Furthermore, the Kristine Maerel Baculi, a G12 partners as the main audience Archbishop challenged the STEM student. at the SENTRUM, August 29. leaders of the institution to Consequently, inside In his sermon at the continue reaching greater the campus, students and Eucharistic celebration, heights as the school is partners can now load their Archbishop Garcera made already “a vessel of knowledge” GCash accounts in the loading mention that the welcoming and “leader of quality machines located in the CONVENIENCE WITHIN REACH. College students took turns on using the loading machine situated in the and hospitality he has received education”. Students’ Center to avail the cashless payment services provided by GCash. Photo by Audrey B. Diaz can “definitely” be likened to In connection, Garcera Crescit pub adviser tops research tilt the Pontiff’s state visit in the also sought the Lipasallian Philippines last 2015. youth’s help in praying for the “My coming here is souls in purgatory as the latter’s [indeed] a reminder of participation is said to benefit by Lanz Willam A. Macuha providence. If the Pope was and welcome those who have “If you are an educator, do here, he would be more than yet to reach the holy banquet not stop researching to better our educational system. You glad to greet each one of you in heaven. need to continue your research to professionally grow.” [with thanks],” expressed his “Let this be a reminder that Hailed as the best Excellency in front of the as you pray the St. Gertrude PechaKucha presenter on the Conference for Basic thousands of Lipasallians Prayer, you save 1,000 souls Education Researchers held at the Philippine International waiving their white and yellow in purgatory,” added the Convention Center last Oct. 29-31, Miss Angie Samonte, a flags, symbolizing the colors of Archbishop of Lipa. senior high school teacher, left this personal note encouraging Vatican. Later in the event, it was other educators to continue developing the field of research. Moreover, the Archbishop announced that some lucky Representing the Division also acknowledged his students and faculty members, of Lipa, Miss Samonte claimed first place in the PechaKucha gratitude towards the presence who are chosen randomly by presentation on the area of teaching and learning out of the Brother President and drawing of lots, are to be given of 215 other researchers in CALABARZON. Chancellor of the institution, a chance to have a free ‘lunch- In the conference, Miss Br. Dante Amisola FSC, citing date’ with his Excellency. Samonte discussed her research with the title “Implementation that the latter’s perseverance Dance numbers were also of the Understanding Level of Assessment Input for the and leadership has led the performed for the concluding Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Process” which school in strengthening its rites of the program starting focused on the culture of quarterly assessment in the unwavering commitment of with ‘One La Salle’ anthem integrated school of DLSL. towards vocation. and ending up with the “What I did there is a story. Instead of presenting it “Truly you are an Archdiocese of Lipa’s Christian technically, I story tell. I just focused on what to present innovator. Thank you, Brother animation worship songs of at that time,” Miss Samonte explained. Dante. You [have] won the ‘Itodo Mo’ and ‘Jam’. Miss Samonte shared her FIRST TIME’S A CHARM. Albeit first time joining such presentation, Miss Angie Samonte was awarded as the Best INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS AWAIT experience in the confab, PechaKucha presenter in the Conference for Basic Education Rsearchers held last October 29-31 in the Philippine Lasallians, Batangueños encouraged narrating that she was only given six minutes of “chitchat” and 20 International Convention Center. Photo from Miss Angie Samonte to apply for DOST scholarship slides to present her study. “It was very challenging for the best presenter for the said by Ydnar Yvann L. Oriño ang DOST scholarship, may me because it is time-bound. category. allowance rin for PE uniform It was my first time to join that With initial estimates of and kahit sa graduation clothing, kind of presentation,” Miss “The emcee called my name over 3,000 applicants across mayroon din. Dagdag pa dito Samonte stated. several times, and it was so long the Batangas province alone, yung, transportation allowance before I raised my hand and a research specialist from the at insurance,” added the research The CRESCIT publication went to the stage,” Miss Samonte Department of Science and specialist. adviser also added that during said. Technology (DOST) shared her presentation, the panelists insights on the various Consequently, the research kept on reminding her of the The conference has plenary advantages a student would specialist assured that the only remaining minutes which made sessions with invited speakers get out of the prestigious responsibility of the would- her nervous, yet the research on its first day followed by the scholarship. be DOST scholars is to provide was delivered successfully. contest proper on the second service obligation for the day. In an interview with Maico country which is equal to the On the awarding ceremony, Hernandez, he made mention number of years that DOST has Miss Samonte was shocked Other categories include that being a DOST scholar is a provided them with scholarship. about the results as her name oral presentation and poster once in a lifetime chance for was called by the emcee as presentation which were joined grade 12 students, who belong “The service obligation is by 1,200 researchers. to the graduating class, to utilize actually rendering service to their knowledge for their own the Filipino people, public man benefit. yan or private. Yung sweldo nila, sa kanila na, wala nang “After mong grumaduate, kukuhanin ang DOST. Hindi basta may tatak kang DOST na nila kailangang ibalik yung scholar, iba yung competitive ipinagpaaral ni DOST, ang advantage mo sa iyong chosen mahalaga makapagserve sila sa field at sa mga inaapplyan mong bansa,” implored Hernandez. companies,” said Hernandez. He also clarified that Hernandez also cited that although the priority applicants among the “great” incentives of the DOST scholarship are once an applicant passes the the Science, Technology, scholarship formalities are the Engineering and Mathematics Php 7,000 monthly allowance, (STEM) students, non-STEM Php 40,000 off tuition and students can still apply given other fees, and Php 10,000 book that they were part of the Top 5% allowance each year. of their class last Grade 11. “Marami pang other benefits
4 NEWS VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 RELIC, continued from p.1 students’ Christian Living and SHS studes express concerns Character Education classes, on 60% passing rate ...the centennial anniversary veneration, holy hour, and taize in the Capilla. of Lasallian presence in “Then, after ng tour niya the country,” said Lasallian sa buong Pilipinas sa April 2020, siya ay ilalagak na sa Ministries Director Mr. Ricardo isang shrine na pinapagawa sa [Laguna]. Lahat ng proceeds Merano III. natin, mga donations will be for the building of the shrine,” Escorted by students elaborated Merano. by Chrieshna Chelcea U. Declaro from the previous stop De La The director was referring As the school complies activities, and the difficulty to the bar will most likely raise the to the Shrine of St. John with the requirements of the receive at least a passing grade Salle Santiago Zobel School, Baptist de La Salle, currently Department of Education, in their written works. competency of the school. It under construction in De majority of the senior high the first-class relic arrived on La Salle University - Laguna school students of De La Salle “As a [senior], I aim to makes students be competitive Campus. The shrine would be Lipa (DLSL) are not in favor of graduate with at least ‘with August 17 for the welcoming the first sanctuary in the world the newly implemented passing honors’, but because of the said and productive,” said Phelix Lui dedicated in honor of the rate raised from 50% to 60%. change, it seems harder to even rites and mass held in the patron saint for teachers. pass a single quiz in a subject,” Villela of A11-02. In a Twitter poll conducted said Dona Cherisz Baril from Capilla. In connection, both Likewise, in an article by CRESCIT last August 12, 82% S12-08. In addition, Ms. Kristine published by The LaSallian of 289 participants responded celebrations were officiated by of the De La Salle University, “No” in regards to the increased However, according to Dimaculangan, Associate the said shrine is hoped to passing mark requirement. others, the new passing rate Rev. Fr. Clarence Patag. be a pilgrimage site for all would motivate the students Principal for Academics (APAC) teachers of different faiths and “I understand that [the to aim higher, raise their own In addition, other than backgrounds. change is] to motivate the standards, and be more active in agreed that the change can students to do better and not their academic learning. the welcoming mass, various to take quality education for ensure higher quality education granted, kaso ang hirap i-share “Students will have to do institutional communal ng personal potentials mo kung better at school, be more active, in DLSL and can push students puro groupworks na lang yung and participate more. Raising celebrations were celebrated activities,” Jesse Candelario, a to strive harder in their studies. student from H11-03 expressed. in honor of the relic that stayed “To cope with the change, The main concerns of the in-campus until September 7. students revolved around the we also adjusted the rubrics from frustration about achieving Moreover, Merano also their goals, the burdensome load the previous 4 point [scheme] to of tasks, the impact of group shared that the institution 5 points. To pass, one must score had prepared activities to a 3 over 5,” Dimaculangan stated reminisce about the life and in a press conference conducted legacy of St. La Salle. Among by CRESCIT on August 14. which include prayer services during the integrated school PRESSCON, continued from p.1 tasks (PT)] has urged the using the CMR classrooms as ...that the SFO had coordinated academic department to a response to the clamor of a with the guidance counselors and CLCE teachers to promote implement one final graded suited learning environment for ‘restorative student circles’ to provide more considerations output for the CAPSTONE all SHS students. and chances for improvement for erring students. requirement,” imparted Non-Academic Issues “We have a new student Dimaculangan on the issue Students started the school handbook that changed the sanctions into formative of the removal of SIA and SS year with no more access to measures. Some of these measures now include mass components of CAPSTONE. any social media sites such as participation and confession,” narrated Cantos. Representing the ABM Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Academic Adjustments strand, an SSCB representative and Instagram. As per the minimum requirement of the Department sought the promotion of a “Last year’s cases on of Education (DepEd) to raise the passing mark from 50% to 60%, paperless community citing the cheating directed the the speakers tackled that the institution has had no choice expenses and the wastage of institution’s administration to but to follow the requirements of the head educational agency in paper that result from multiple ban the most probable means the country. submissions due to required of this violation,” clarified “The suggestion of the students to remove the Subject business plan revisions. Dimaculangan. Integration Activity (SIA) and Soft Skill (SS) [the Lasallian “All your insights and The associate principal counterparts of performance suggestions, starting of with for academics also mentioned the paperless submissions [of all that the lockdown browsers of academic works] up to the issues the Information Technology confronting the utilization of (IT) Department are now in full canvas, will be greatly taken into swing to disable unnecessary consideration by the academic access from suspicious devices department,” noted the associate inside the classrooms. principal for academics. Meanwhile, aspiring news Additionally, considering and feature writers for CRESCIT the five sections of Grade documented the first-ever press 12 STEM students who are conference in the SHS level as Photos by Gianello R. Montenegro. without permanent classrooms, part of the screening process to Cantos stated the possibility of the student publication. New elevators ready by January 2020 NEWSBITS SSO applies waterproofing as preventive measure The sections of H12- 04 and H12-05 attended by Charmaine C. Estabas the ‘Duyog Marawi Youth “We’re right on schedule so capillary type waterproofing Center. Interfaith Solidarity tissues na when applied to walls After months of far, and we are very positive that [of the elevator pit], it fills voids, “Lalo na kapag rainy season, Missions for Peace and cracks, and other possible construction and maintenance, when students come back by entry-points of water.” tataas ang water content. It may Dialogue’, an interfaith the students’ struggle on January [next year], all elevators The waterproofing material seep through the elevator pit,” dialogue that responds then becomes a part of the ascending floors upon floors is are functioning,” Villanueva concrete, at least for the next Tagapulot added, referring to to the Marawi Crisis, last 10-15 years. set to end as the installation of added. “The pressure is with the the increase in the level of water August 16 at the Diokno As a preventive measure, four new institutional elevator provider as they agreed that by waterproofing is also performed table where water is extracted Auditorium. in the elevator pits in College units is expected to complete 135 days, elevators should be of Business, Economics, for human consumption. The dialogue also Accountancy and Management by January 2020. ready.” (CBEAM) Building and Students’ Tagapulot further showed the unity of According to the Shared The 135-day countdown, emphasized that SC and CBEAM Muslims and Christians Services Office (SSO), formerly excluding Sundays and elevators are not dysfunctional during the said crisis called the General Services holidays, began from the time and that they are only shut down through an excerpt of the Department (GSD), two elevator new units were paid. The to give way to the Preventive musical play “Kuris: Peace units in Mabini Building, one agreed time frame included the Maintenance Schedule (PMS), is Our Destiny.” in Sen. Jose Diokno Building, dismantling of old units and the done every month. by Maria Sophia Andrea E. Rosello and Aimerose C. Atienza and another in Hall of Lasallian reinforcement and installation Saints had been shut down of new units. since August. Waterproofing elevator pits Students, parents, “It is no longer cost-efficient Shared Services Manager and teachers lined up for to maintain the old units. Very Engr. Marino Tagapulot, the block screening of costly yung pagpapa-repair meanwhile, shared that prior Maleficent 2: Mistress of at maintenance, and yet after to being shut down and Evil by the DLSL PENCIL at several months, sira na naman,” dismantled, the two elevator SM City Lipa Cinemas 3 and Director Rene Villanueva shared units in MB encountered 4 last October 16. The said in an interview with CRESCIT “interference of water” in the event was a fund raising last September 27. elevator pits. activity for the upcoming He said that the old units “Nagkakaroon ng tubig outreach program of from LG Electronics Inc. and which disrupts our elevator PENCIL in coordination Nippon Elevator had already framework, so we have to with SAO and SCB. been in use for 10 to 15 years. extract the water and apply GOING UP. The new institutional elevator units located in the Sen. Jose Diokno Building, Mabini Building by Max Alessandra B. Perez (MB), and Hall of Lasallian Saints (HLS) are set to be up and running by early 2020. Photo by Maria Sophia Hence, they procured new units waterproofing,” Tagapulot Andrea E. Rosello from KONE Philippines. said. “We have this crystalline
NEWS 5 VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 Expert cRalElsVfIoTrAaLcItZioEn amidst IT Solutions Head: We are laying plans for in-campus ‘Globe’ tower declining ethnic languages by Ydnar Yvann L. Oriño outside the classrooms. In line with the significant “Students can actually use plights of the students due to social media sites, such as difficulty in signal reception, Messenger, in communicating the Information Technology with their families and by Charmaine C. Estabas significantly to forming Filipino, technology is inevitable, (IT) Department said that it friends in common areas “Hindi mahahadlangan ang Due to the rising number the national language. To teknolohiya. Kailangan maki- is already eyeing partnership such as the outdoor lounges of endangered and extinct agapay. Kailangan natin mag- languages across the country, common misconception, she isip ng mga paraan para maging with a telecommunication- and canteens,” the Network a linguistic specialist sought buhay ang ating wika”. the Lipasallian youth’s help to also clarified the difference based company for a telco- Solutions Head said. “revitalize” ethnic languages in Given the situation, she an academic forum hosted by between dialects and the Filipino said that she is already doing tower to be constructed inside He further said that the the Senior High School (SHS) her part in saving ethnic Filipino Department last August language. languages through performing the school. precautionary measures 28. lexicography of Yogad. “Napakasuwerte niyo In an exclusive interview done by the IT department In the said event, Julievic “Ang Yogad ay isang Palting, an Associate Professor V dahil Tagalog-based ang ating indigeneous language ng with Network Solutions Head, aim to improve the internet in the North Luzon Campus of the mga kapiranggot lamang na Philippine Normal University, wikang pambansa pero hindi populasyon sa Echague, Isabela. Melchor De Las Alas, he said connectivity and stability spoke on the importance of It’s really an indigeneous languages particularly Filipino [ibig sabihin nito] ay walang language na nanganganib na that they are in constant for students so as to avoid as part of the celebration of mawala at nawawala na,” Palting ‘Buwan ng Wika’. kahalagahan o kontribusyon ang shared as she is also 25% blooded development towards experiencing problems and Yogad. “Kailangan gumawa ng mga mga katutubong wika,” Palting achieving the goal of a ‘world- delays while taking online programang pangwika upang The speaker also tackled ma-revitalize ang ating mga told the Lipasallian attendees of the different roles of language class’ digital environment by tests and the like. wikang katutubo,” Palting said. in Filipinos’ sense of identity, the event. supported with her own seeking partnerships with “As of now, I can’t see Referencing the 2019 experiences as an Ilocano. Philippine Ethnologue, she said Moreover, while audience major companies such as any big problems except for that among the 187 individually “Ang wika ay tatak at listed languages, two are extinct, members express the emergence batayan ng pagkakakilanlan. “Globe”. students that use VPN which 11 are dying, while 58 are Itago at itago mo man ang iyong endangered. of technology and foreign pop pagkatao ay lalabas at lalabas “We understand your we can monitor and block on iyan,” she emphasized as the She reasoned out that behind loss of languages, the forum came into a halt. struggles. We would do our best our system,” noted De Las Alas. ethnic languages contribute associate professor stated that in continuing to deliver service De Las Alas also mentioned the main reason for the decline to you [our stakeholders],” that although students are is marrying someone outside imparted De Las Alas. allowed to enable personal one’s ethnic group. Meanwhile, he said hotspots that can interfere “Halimbawa, isa akong that the school is firm with with the Wi-Fi signal, the Ilocano na nakipag-asawa sa the decision of blocking system can classify them as [isang] Tagalog at gusto ko social media and streaming ‘rogue ones’ and can easily ang mga anak ko ay Tagalog sites inside classrooms and disable them. speakers. Siyempre, bata pa lang laboratories. “We have the most advance ay kakausapin ko na gamit ang “Social media sites such network technology that is Tagalog. Nasaan ang [pagiging] as Facebook, Twitter and designed for a digital campus. Ilocano?” Palting elaborated. Instagram [together with We can now see and monitor She also added that Netflix] are blocked inside all connected devices in real the classroom premises time,” mentioned De Las Alas. to prioritize the learning Consequently, he also management system needed instilled that no personal data for class discussions and are being collected and stored activities,” stated De Las Alas. especially in other means than Consequently, he assured delivering service as indicated that these social media sites in the waivers signed by the can still be accessed in specific stakeholders beforehand. locations in the campus, but Lasallian reaps bronze in WMI 2019 WALK THE TALK. Julievic Palting, one of the invited speakers for the academic forum celebrating Buwan ng Wika, shared that she performs lexicography to support her advo- by Jeannette R. Ong He also added that he cacy for ‘revitalizing’ ethnic languages. Photo by Ereka Joy P. Cueto underwent Asian MathSci Bringing victory and honor League, Inc.’s (AMSLI) training G12 ABM students showcase to the country and to De La Salle programs and studied at home innovative products Lipa, Grade 12 student Jose to learn and review various math Luis Paolo Domingo copped topics and to prepare for the said a bronze medal in the World competition. Mathematics Invitational (WMI) Finals in Fukuoka, Japan last The Philippine delegate July 15 to 19, 2019. competed with the other Lasallian mathletes from the “Competing in an Junior High School and the international contest is always Grade School communities, a great experience. It serves who also secured medals in as a chance to showcase one’s the contest, namely two gold intellectual ability. Winning, on medals, three silver medals, six the other hand, is a sigh of relief, bronze medals and five merit ensuring that all preparations awards. This contributed to done before the said contest the Philippine delegation’s 184 were not in vain.” Domingo said medals and two trophies. in an interview. by Yna Melarie G. Bobadilla the students to apply their simulation,” Lanip further multidisciplinary learnings in added. Grade 12 Accountancy, the challenges encountered Business, and Management by their business models in a During the whole day, (ABM) students featured competitive environment. the simulation was open to various business models in the all the Lasallian partners who Animo Business Model (Animo “Through the Animo Biz_ attended the event. Biz_Mo) to prepare for the Mo simulation, they are able wide-scale launching of their to apply their learnings from The business models products to the public. their ABM subjects. Lahat ng presented by the ABM students learnings nila from all their are anchored to the objective of The ABM Department subjects na ino-offer sa ABM, resolving the problems faced organized the said event that naa-apply nila sa business by the economy, society, and allowed the different classes to environment at present. introduce their products such as ESSCENTIAL deodorizers of NOW SERVING Grade 12 ABM students gathered for the Animo Biz_Mo held at the CBEAM and MB Photos by Audrey Diaz Jesus’ appearances after his PICOTALI Inc., Chicky Fries of grounds to showcase, promote, and sell their products last October 2. Photo by Audrey B. Diaz resurrection in the Bible. Peritum Innovatio Corp., and CROSS, continued from p.1 Mint Moisturizers of Magico Consequently, Hudencial Corp on October 2 at the ...assemblage in the country. shared that although the cross is CBEAM and MB Ground Floors. Furthermore, Rev. Fr. often linked to suffering, it shall serve as the means to strengthen “Ang goal nito [Animo Godofredo Mendoza officiated oneself, “You will be saved by the Biz_Mo] ay ma-practice at the mass wherein he elaborated Cross”. i-expose and [mga] estudyante the role of the youth as the dun sa real operations sa isang present and future hope of the A total of three Youth negosyo para ma-expose Church. Mission Crosses visited different sila sa different problems Batangas parishes and schools and scenarios that require “The youth are the now of including DLSL. applications of critical thinking the Church,” Mendoza pointed skills and makapag-derive sila out. One cross arrived on the ng decisions from it,” explained morning of October 2 for the Gerald Lanip, member of the Following the celebration mass, and its veneration was ABM faculty. of the Holy Eucharist, Mary attended by junior and senior Ruth Hudencial from the high school students. Furthermore, the event Divina Pastora Parish in Brgy. also served as a means for Tambo, Lipa City delivered a short talk and reflected on The Road to Emmaus, one of
6 OPINION A Villainous Plot VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 “‘Elcano and Magellan: The First ARROWSEDITORIAL TO THE BULLSEYE Voyage Around the World’ has no place in the local cinemas. SUBSTREAM Charmaine C. Estabas Year after year, the tuition Meanwhile, if the school would By January 2020, Philippine While the film is an honorary to the fee hikes have funded numerous not invest in this field anytime Portugese and Spanish explorers’ projects across De La Salle soon, its stakeholders would suffer cinemas would show a film historic contribution, it conforms Lipa. Some projects such as the a lot given that, according to to Spain’s perspective of history renovation of the walkways near students’ multiple rants both online depicting a white man, who which is high-likely in favor of the College Lobby and the Claro and in class, the arduous task of them. In a way, the explorers are the M. Recto (CMR) Building have CAPSTONE is far from giving provoked the 300 year Spanish good guys and Lapu-Lapu is a tribal embarked on spending more than assurance of a holistic approach chief that happened to be a course a million peso on their expenses. to providing essential learning. colonization of the country, as obstacle. The showing of the film to Furthermore, questions now arise They even note that they are Filipino mass is an ironic move and on the implications of the projects experiencing more pressure than the good guy and the native chief would be considered an attempt in orchestrated by the school as a ever as the latter are faced with not interfering with local perspective result of the further emptying of just unhelping groupmates, but who showed first resistance to the of history. the wallets of its stakeholders. as well as the problem of having to deal with the 60% passing imperial rule as the villain. Just The animated film, relatedly, In lieu with this, as the school mark requirement. Thus, support glorifies Elcano and Magellan in plans to spend more than 300 psychological wise is as big as help what could go wrong? the eyes of its target audience—the million pesos in the next two years, as imparting and improving the children. Now, imagine Filipino its vision of reimagining education students’ cognitive abilities. Film distributor CrystalSky kids, who had not been under any should not just cater with the Hiring Quality Teachers on the HeKaSi or Social Studies subject, bulk of the funds for campus Basis of Expertise already competing with world- Multimedia perhaps failed to coming out of cinemas with a good redevelopment projects. It should class institutions in the digital impression of the protagonists, give sufficient monetary allotments Meanwhile, with the quality of landscape. With regards to this, consider this prior to promoting that they are superior race. History to various aspects and fields that provided education at stake, DLSL starting from giving lectures and professor in the University of the are seemingly unnoticeable and ill- should also ensure the competence quizzes online, the students can Spanish-produced animated Philippines Diliman, Ma. Luisa De appreciated by the administrators and skills of its hired faculty. This is now easily use online payments Leon-Bolinao, PhD, worries on the even at the time of writing. necessary in order to maximize the for school transactions. This is film ‘Elcano and Magellan: The message that the film may bring Student Psychological Care ‘delicately-crafted’ curriculum and an important milestone for the to the youth. She added, “This may Investments at the same time, provide fruitful school as it drastically transitions First Voyage Around the World’ be a cartoon for kids and teenagers learning to the students’ 21st- from one environment to another. and meant for light entertainment, In the dynamic world in century learning needs. However, the IT department of the in the Philippines. Although but after watching the film, who whose fear and stressfulness school shouldn’t stop at improving, is going to explain to them what has engulfed the majority of the Consequently, it can be or it may very well be subject to there were different versions of really happened?” youth, healthcare and mental care denoted that the teachers’ field problems unbeknownst. facilities of the institution should of expertise should strategically the movie posters, one variant On the other hand, Jorge have increased multi-fold budget match the subject they are teaching. In addition, this list of Mojarro, a professor who specializes allocation. This is true given that However, as stand corrected, the improvements, however good, shows Ferdinand Magellan, Juan in colonial literature, claims that the student to counselor ratio is current situation shows that part- should come with the increase the film is not about the Philippines far from giving quality service time teachers are designated to in digital safety measures as the Sebastian Elcano, and a pre- but the first circumnavigation especially in aiming to provide help subjects that are far from their school and the data that it holds of the world. The formulation to the psychological well-being of field of expertise. This issue is also would be prone to hackings from colonial Filipina in the upper half of the characters also is said to the students. The current ratio of subject towards giving mismatched many infamous hackers. As the be in adherence to stereotypes student to counselor stands at 1 is workload resulting to concerned school envisions a safe and sound, and Lapu-Lapu along with other which appeal to the film’s target to 582 (approximately 4 guidance teachers lacking credibility in worry-free learning environment, audience (children) and create an counselors to 2,327 students what they are teaching despite its stakeholders’ data must be out of native Filipinos in the bottom half. “engaging plot”. Nevertheless, the of the SHS); hence, it would be their competency in other learning breach as students’ track record and film—despite how short the Battle nearly impossible for a guidance areas. other important files are in danger The particular poster drew flak of Mactan scene may be—still counselor to cater and have routine if ever integral pieces of data and depicts Fillipino chief Lapu-Lapu interviews with all of the students Investing in teachers’ information leaks out. from netizens. While CrystalSky as a villain to Filipino mass. As the within the 10-month duration of development and salaries could meme expression says, right in the school year. even boost up creativity and In response to global Multimedia has announced its front of my salad? effectiveness to the students as education, students should be In addition, the guidance the latter would develop what the given an adequate liquidation plans to reevaluate the film, they Local premiering of ‘Elcano office, particularly the G12 subject is all about in a more refined report in which the primary and Magellan: The First Voyage counselors, is also bombarded and interesting way. Henceforth, goal of extending service should should also consider cancelling its Around the World’ is indeed a fatal with college entrance exam if the teachers are given better outweigh the necessity of profit. move for it depicts Lapu-Lapu as a requirements. Imagine just how medium of instruction and that The school, from its motto alone, film in local cinemas. villain, devalues FIlipino suffering these counselors can ensure the the insights coming from students should accept criticism and under the imperial Spanish rule, holistic well-being of the students during teacher evaluations are to be feedback from its stakeholders as In the said poster, Philippines’ and miseducates youth on Filipino if rather than catering to their unbiasedly supplemented to them, it envisions giving quality, human history. CrystalSky Multimedia’s psychological needs, they would it would be an easy assurance that and Christian education to all. very own Lapu-Lapu is depicted decision, meanwhile, to perform be subject, by given duty and lifelong learners would be formed In its effort, the school should be further evaluation with the workload, to face tons of paperwork out of the stakeholder-friendly motivated into being better with as a villain, with the thin arched assistance of historians and the in order to assure that the students institution. regards to the other aspects for academe is also commended. would take the future college tests Cybersecurity and Canvas it is in itself houses some of the eyebrows, hawk-like eyes, high Although the animated film at the scheduled dates. Moreover, Development brightest minds not only in the may opt to not exactly replicate isn’t the pampering of college Batangas provinciate but as well cheekbones, and frown, while history, there should be heedful student requirements the duty of As the goal of pioneering a as holding ‘prized talents’ from its consideration on the fictional the Integrated School Admissions true ‘digital campus’ continues neighboring towns and cities. Thus, Elcano and Magellan in the photo characterization of real life persons. Office? to develop at further heights, in search and development of the it can be known that DLSL is people who would be launchpads bore light expressions. In fact, of the country’s nation-building, a genuine center for academic and animated films seem to follow a holistic excellence must form out of the institution known as De La common formula in portraying Salle Lipa. villains. In a study conducted by Psychology students from Hanover College, such characters are more likely to have darker eyes, arched eyebrows, and big and pointed noses. In addition, ‘villainous cheekbones’ is considered a movie trope, given that acclaimed villains such as Anton Ego from Ratatouille, Judge Claude Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Lord Farquaad from Shrek possessed the feature. The villainous portrayal of Lapu-Lapu’s character could be deliberate especially since historians say that there was never any existing description of the native hero. Moreover, ‘Elcano and Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World’ has merely no place in the local cinemas just as netizens claim. The Philippines suffered in the hands of the Spaniards, even HeKaSi in grade 5, Jose Rizal’s novels, and Artikulo Uno films are not enough to unfold how much blood, sweat, and tears were shed. CRESCIT Ganrodwreinsgpoinnsfaibitlhe, jvoiurtrunea,lism LETTER TO THE EDITOR VOL. 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OPINION 7 VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 The Irony of the Iron Fist “Ganda mo naman, miss.” rights. Hence, it is likewise the about an Australian missionary. “The bill can now embolden Filipinos to “Smile naman diyan, ate!” responsibility of every citizen, “P*****i**, sayang ito. Ang “Sarap mo miss, ah.” regardless of political power call out sexism and express their disdain These are just some of the and belief, to recognize the role nagpasok sa isip ko, nirape towards those who failed to understand crude statements that women of women in nation-building nila, pinagpilahan nila doon. simple values such as consent, respect, hear everyday as they casually and to ensure the fundamental Nagalit ako kasi nirape? Oo, isa walk around the block. Though equality between both sexes. rin ‘yun . Pero napakaganda, and equality. disgusting, catcalls and other dapat ang mayor muna ang forms of sexual harassment It is saddening to see that mauna. Sayang,” he stated, CRYPTIC CRITIC are already considered as usual basic actions of human decency referring to the mayor as himself. occurrences by the majority, still be shoved into the minds of Chrieshna Chelcea Declaro even by the victims themselves. the citizens. The signing of the This is only one example Thus paved way for a new “Bawal Bastos” law is proof that of the president’s many vulgar laughter from the audience. understand simple values such law to be adhered. The so-called Filipinos have reached such a low comments. One of his worst stories To hear such misogynistic as consent, respect, and equality. “Bawal Bastos” law, otherwise point that values like respect and involves him being a perpetrator known as the Safe Spaces Act courtesy; things that even an eight of sexual assault himself. and discriminatory remarks from The populace has experienced or Republic Act 11313, aims to year old can understand. It seems those responsible for this law enough of the unwanted practices punish catcalling and other like this law is an unnecessary “I lifted the blanket. I tried screams hypocrisy. Considering often overlooked by society. gender-based harassment in yet essential reminder for every to touch what was inside the that the leaders and law-makers This law has now given people public spaces and online. The person in the country to respect panty. I was touching [it]” until of the country are part of the the freedom they deserve; the bill was signed by the president, other people and value their she woke up, so I left the room,” problem, it would be an even freedom to walk around the the same person widely known consent. Political action is not Duterte narrated, reminiscing harder task to rectify issues streets safely, free from worry for his sexist remarks and casual required to teach people basic acts the time he entered a maid’s such as sexual objectification, about the undesired comments, rape jokes. The signing of the law of moral etiquette, thus proving the room while she was asleep. harassment, and gender-based sexual harassment, and even from is a big step towards a world free Filipino citizens’ incompetence discrimination. One must recall the lewd whistling of strangers. from sexual objectification, but as decent human beings. Of course, other political that the leaders we look up to it is a bigger challenge for people figures have joined the scene, are ironically the ones who also No one should be above the like President Rodrigo Duterte to However,evenpeopleofhigher also portraying their roles as practice such contentious acts and law. It is the Filipino citizens’ duty fulfill, considering his contorted power tend to forget decency. sexists and belittlers of women. spew out such indignant speeches. to abide by the rules, especially view and mindset towards women. No political figure should be an if these orders promote the The new law proclaims that exception to the law, especially “In the street language, when Now, the Safe Spaces Act is common good of the citizens, the it is the policy of the state to the person who signed the bill. you have children and you are already signed. The bill can now community, and the country itself. value the dignity of everyone and single, ang tawag do’n ay na-ano embolden Filipinos to call out guarantee full respect for human For instance, when Duterte lang (we call that you just got sexism and express their disdain was onstage during a campaign knocked up),” Sotto said to DSWD towards those who failed to rally, he narrated his own Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, a single insight towards a rape incident mother, during her confirmation hearing. The senate president’s insult has even prompted a soft Clamor for Study and Rest Days As research papers and everything’s intact and happy with how incorporating ‘self-care’ in “[The school] must learn how quizzes from various academe the world down under. an extremely learner-focused subjects continue to pile up with curriculum could drastically incorporating ‘self-care’ in an eventful weekends eager to juice Meanwhile, it can be inferred improve a student’s productivity. extremely learner-focused curriculum out the remaining energy in you, that a student’s life is primarily By incorporating rest days before could drastically improve a student’s the lists of things that a student divided into two parts. The first the quarterly examinations, the can, and should do might be totally part would be focusing on the students could optimize their productivity. overwhelming. On a spectrum, academic and extra-curricular performance by allowing their during the week in which quarterly pursuits while the other half would bodies to rest and to study given YOUNG & YEARNING examinations and CAPSTONE deal on family and friendship the duration of time. matters coincide to form the matters. As stressful as the process Ydnar Yvann L. Oriño infamous “hell week”, a Lasallian of accomplishing such workloads, As provided, there are really is faced with not just physical, but it can be noted that rest must times wherein the body needs a through polls and surveys alike, things, but as humans, they would mental, psychological and spiritual always be given topmost priority whole day’s rest instead of just a breaks are an essential part of psychologically and spiritually stressors. for the mind, body, and soul of an lunch break or an ICL period for learning for they pave avenues be determined to accomplish individual to work and function to about an hour or two. Furthermore, of clear-thinking and objective tasks first-hand given that proper Based on the current scenario the fullest of its abilities. scientifically wise, research itself is mindset given the exam days and considerate time would be of how things work in La Salle, suggesting that human brains are approaching fast. given to them. One would also students have to endure studying This scenario of having rest not actually inactive or idle when be encouraged to perform more countless of overly lengthy days can even be likened to an one takes a nap or some sort of Also, rest days can actually duties as possible for the assurance powerpoints, submit essays of athlete’s experience of having recess. This rest is important so as be beneficial not just for the of a day dedicated only to resting profound understanding on the rigorous and tiresome trainings. not only to reduce stress, but also students, but for the teachers and and preparing a holistic mind and nature of man and the world, and As much as one would have to for the mind to process memories administrators themselves who body. even practice for oral presentations deal with the limits of lunges, curls and make sense of what a student are facing problems just like the that should be theatrical in nature. and push-ups, resting one’s body is studying. youth. It can even be denoted that Indeed, the Lipasallian If one accomplishes those tasks, would just be as important for the adults would actually be prone to administrators need to step up and the examination still lingers as athlete to be working out to attain In addition, cognitive abilities heart diseases, other serious health hear the students’ agony even for a a seemingly infectious threat one’s medals and championships. such as reading comprehension conditions, and even depression if bit. It is already a must to reinstate to one’s personal and social Indeed, both resting and working and problem-solving are affected not given a sufficient amount of the study and rest day before life. In connection, despite the must be given equal priority in the by the way the human brain enough meditation and rest. quarterly examinations because tantamount stress you would be totality of building one’s persona, functions. As scientists have as the poll calls, the students receiving out of going through or in this case, this athlete’s growth made mention, rest is indeed not Consequently, the benefits definitely need such. a lot, you still need to show up of bodily strength and stamina. idleness nor a wasted opportunity of having a rest or study day for and present yourself neatly on for productivity, but a way for the the students are not just for their the dinner table with your loved As much as the school aims to body to adapt given the amount mental and physical approach of ones and act as if seemingly compete with top-class universities of stress. As this notion stands in the quest of globalization and correct in the eyes of the majority quality education, it must learn Face of a Pest Ironic that farmers who plant the market will lower the prices middlemen, businessmen and our food have nothing to eat. an apathetic government; our Philippines’ agricultural sector by increasing supply. True it is, it farmers are on the edge of end. “Quite ironic that the farmers who struggles due to various reasons: Uttered by Alyansa Agrikultura plant our food have nothing to high costs of inputs, low price of will deduct the prices and amend chair Ernesto Ordoñez, “It is the eat in their dining tables. rice grains, lack of capital, labor trader who is making profit at the problem, facilities, irrigation the availability of supply, now, expense of both the farmer and system, natural disasters and the consumer.” which is indeed pests. Sad reality is that this sector how will this impact our farmers? very accurate; the market causes is dying. As we faced the rice severe devastation to our farmers shortage dilemma, Duterte signed The Kilusan ng Magbubukid and the so-called benefits from the Republic Act (RA) No. 11203 or this law will not be immediately the Philippine Rice Tariffication ng Pilipinas (KMP) regards this given today, wherein the aid Law principally authored by for their loss must be delivered. Senator Cynthia Villar. Although as a “death warrant” to our rice serving as a “viable” response, it Even if cash loans are given to worsened the situation of our very sector for it would immensely the farmers, it will not be enough THE OPTIMUM own farmers and contributed to the for their earnings will be then paid setback of the country’s progress. open foreign industries to for the loan during the harvest Max Alessandra B. Perez season. Since many farmers still We are losing the race overpower local supply. do not own the lands they’re we started. Our country was using they can’t maximize its use an agricultural tycoon back According to the Philippines and landlords offer unfair shares. then, students visit us to study Imported rice supplies will then agriculture but today they’ve Statistics Authority (PSA) July provide us food and cause the cultivated it far better than us. farmers sorrow, for millers will Our lands are being developed farm-gate prices of palay was at tend to buy lower priced imported Seeing this situation, farmers. Terrifying to see our food into subdivisions, enterprises and rice rather than supporting the President Duterte says that he producers go hungry while rice industrial areas which shifted P17.78/kilogram or P14.1 in 11 source from localities. What’s would order the repeal of this law importers venture in our country our priorities. Due to the law more annoying is that farmers are but eventually changed his mind while having the support from mentioned, the government provinces as for the Department being blamed for being unskilled amidst protests and rallies calling their governments. Our country disregarded the crucial element in business strategies, strongly for the renouncement of the law; shall focus more on supporting the of our survival. The law of supply of Agriculture, which are between believed by Sen. Cynthia Villar for our president believes that by agricultural sector by providing and demand will then foresee that and evident in her book “Seed of doing this will arise serious food trainings, funding agricultural permitting more competitors in 17% and 34% lower than last year, Life” which radiates hypocrisy. crisis in the country. But if our machineries and granting them hardworking farmers are secured emergency employment during said Sen. Francis Pangilinan. An and supported enough to sustain distress. The least we can do is to the staple supply through: regular invest in them by buying from local instance Sen. Pangilinan said, seminars, logical policies, low harvests as well to urge the LGUs interest loans, infrastructural too, spread information because “If we talk about one farmer who investments that can help them practicing buying local rice is still be ready and protect themselves not being done widespread, and to averages 4,000 kg of palay per against the environment’s pray for them. Because as a nation, transformation, will we ever look we’ll face the consequences of not harvest, he loses P4,000 for every like a field for foreign capital? being farmer secured, thus not only making the government and peso drop in palay prices in one It’s sad to think that we cannot importers the pest, but us as well. directly give help to our local season.” Today farm-gate prices can go as low as P7, causing our farmers to earn lower as well. More probably no farmer willon planting below the production cost beneath this scheme of price. More so, farmers’ domestics are in higher increase of malnutrition and school dropouts, adding the Rice Tariffication Law, abusive
8 OPINION VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 Mobility Suicide The Land Transportation responsible for 70% of black carbon “As an anti-poor and profit oriented Franchising and Regulatory Board emissions in the Philippines. (LTFRB) implemented the Jeepney Since carbon emission threatens initiative, the Jeepney Modernization Modernization Program (JMP) last public security, citizens believe Program is not sustainable and must 2015 to replace privately produced that the new Public Utility Vehicles obsolete jeepney models in the that run on electric engines will not be trusted... Philippines with government- eradicate the emission problem made modern Public Utility while providing convenient PAGBABALANGKAS Vehicles (PUV) by terminating transportation. However, the jeepney productions. Phase out system shift will do more harm John Clarenze C. Macalintal of old jeepneys was implemented than good as it disregards the to boost safety, prevent pollution, status quo of 270,000 of jeepney their assets to avail the 1.8 million- implementation may pose and solve traffic. However, drivers and their families who the goal of the Republic of the dwell beneath the poverty line. peso units will eventually be buried livelihood collateral. Philippines to uphold an inclusive, adaptive, and progressive As an anti-poor and profit in debt. Furthermore, the change Moreover, the government economy is impeded as the cost oriented initiative, the Jeepney assessment reveals that current Modernization Program is not in transportation equipment also may support citizens that would jeepney owners cannot afford sustainable and must not be modern Public Utility Vehicles. trusted as its provisions are translates to transportation fare be affected by transition by Therefore, as the program poses exclusive to higher social classes. livelihood collateral, the Jeepney As premise, those who cannot increase. Higher cost of living giving them proper subsidy Modernization Program must not purchase modern Public Utility be implemented. Vehicles would not be allowed will pull more families beneath and assistance. In line with this, to labor in the transportation Citizens argue that the industry. Hence, as it is expected the poverty line. As a result, investing in mass train transport Jeepney Modernization Program that current Filipino jeepney must be implemented as the owners will not be able to purchase more Filipinos will be deprived of systems that can accommodate program promises Filipinos the new models, the government economic and environmental will be able to monopolize the economic progress and economic hundreds of commuters per development. Citizens prompt jeepney transportation system. for modernization as obsolete The government offers a ceiling development. Ultimately, commute is another way to jeepney models are the biggest subsidy amount of P80,000 per contributors of carbon dioxide unit at a 6% interest rate per year to when the poverty incidence boost safety, prevent pollution, emission. As research argues, avail the 1.8 million-peso modern more than 500,000 diesel-fueled Public Utility Vehicles. Hence, of the Philippines increases, and solve traffic. Regardless, vehicles in Metro Manila are jeepney owners who dare gamble productivity and literacy rate of the government needs to the country decreases as Filipinos implement well-researched cannot access education and programs that can truly address opportunities. the roots of contemporary issues The government must strictly in the Philippines. Programs uphold the inclusive, adaptive, implemented by the government and progressive economy they must make the life of Filipinos promised to the citizens. Programs easier and must not do more harm must be well-researched and than good. must not be rushed as aggressive If Philippines and China were to war Welcome to Feilübin! Two weeks after the communicate. The Philippine “All of this, can happen at once if our The Pearl Orient of China agreement, the Chinese Navy then send its military leader would still choose to be a government deployed more ships- five Corvettes and five Fast blind puppet of a ferocious dragon It has been a day since the and more of their ships in Attack Craft to reclaim the area. China’s declaration of war against the territorial waters of the hungry from gold and glory. the Philippines. Everything is Philippines; however, the Suddenly, boom! One of tragic as the country is on the president was not alarmed. “We the FAC was hit by missiles GET THAT? verge of becoming a province shouldn’t be scared. This is only which came from the Chinese of China. It all started a month part of the joint exploration. warships. This angered the Lanz William A. Macuha ago, when the investigation of We get two-thirds of the oil. marines which led them to the sunken Philippine fishing They get one-third of it,” fire back. It was a total chaos attack endangering the lives point where we will fight, do we vessel ablazed tensions between Duterte said in defense of the on the sea as ships of the two of about 100 million Filipinos. have what it takes to survive? the two countries. The ruling Chinese’s action. The people countries sunk and hundreds It is only a matter of time The answer is indefinite as it favored the Philippines as it was were dismayed and worried as of people float unconsciously until the Philippines become is by experiencing this wrath discovered that the Chinese ship their leader transforms into a in the fiery water. After an Feilübin, its Chinese term as a will we only know whether it intentionally hit the vessel Gem puppet of China day by day. hour, the battle ended and the province of China. All of this, is our last stand. However, one Vir-1 and did not rescue the Philippines won desperately can happen at once if our leader thing is for sure, a single thread Filipino fishermen afterwards. Then, the Chinese broke its with only a ship left. They were would still choose to be a blind of hope can turn the tables The captain and the crew of the promise as they began to build able to reclaim the Scarborough puppet of a ferocious dragon upside down. We were once Chinese ship was sentenced facilities and infrastructures in Shoal but it was not the end. hungry from gold and glory. toyed by foreign lands but our of imprisonment but was later the rocky outcrop of Scarborough This was only the beginning. love for the country sparked the freed due to the plea of China Shoal. It was heavily guarded by No one wants to suffer revolution for freedom. Once president Xi Jinping. Duterte at least eight small military ships The world was rattled as the another century in the hands again, when the time comes, agreed in exchange for China denying fishing access within Chinese government declared of its enemies. War is neither we must be ready because the to help the crash victims as he the territory. This alarmed the war against the Philippines and attractive or bewitching. It is Philippines is not a province believed that this will strengthen Philippine government as it up until now, the Philippine monstrous and obscene as its of China. It will never be a part the country’s relationship with clearly violates the tribunal president was silent. He was very nature is suffering and of China. Not now. Not ever. China. Many Filipinos were ruling in the South China Sea. left devastated being betrayed slavery. If it really comes to the disappointed of the president’s They tried to talk to the Chinese by his so-called ‘new friend’. It decision saying they were government but was only is only a matter of time until shocked but not surprised ignored as if they don’t want to China deploys its army and machineries and launch a full- Access Denied The academic year of 2019- instru— ding! Who are we kidding? “Withal, what can be seen as the 2020 in De La Salle Lipa created Whether we like it or not, social waves already on its first week media has become part of our problem here is that given the social of school due to the social media lives, especially on the daily. media ban in school, the necessity of ban that made students riot with their inability to use their favorite I for one can be found on the its usage is still live and present. social media websites (e.g. Twitter, affirmative stand of this argument Facebook, Instagram). While many since I can attest my peaked MARIA KLARO see this as a block to their social productivity since the start of well-being, I can contend that the this academic year compared to Maria Sophia Andrea E. Rosello social media ban has opened a my flimsy protocol last grade 11. new door for our productivity. Withal, what can be seen as the so, no questions asked. Facebook when what you should problem here is that given the On the other hand, what others really be doing is writing notes I, too, was shocked when I social media ban in school, the on your notebook. Some hard- first noticed how the connection necessity of its usage is still live have failed to notice with regards headed students still detest the or lack of it, created the boundary and present. If we, the students, to the issue is that the Information ban even with its noticeable great hindering me from messaging my cannot use social media, what Technology Department has effect that have taken a toll on the friends on my whereabouts and we are asking for is to requit the implemented the social media students. We must not conform to updating my following through the need for its usage in general. ban with the student body in dependency of social media; we every-so-friendly Instagram story Incidents have occurred where mind. Select areas around the De are in this journey of transcending as I almost-always do. Admittedly, I members of the faculty have been La Salle Lipa campus: Sentrum, our own realities and conformity began to see the lightness of things more responsive in Messenger South Lounge, North Lounge, IT finds no place in our travels. as the school days passed and my than the Learning Management Domain, Student’s Center, Nexus attention span in class grew, and System (LMS) offered through Labs, and the Diokno building, still Our access may be denied, but others have reportedly agreed to Canvas yet the ban still remains avail the opportunity to use social are we willing to deny ourselves that idea. The temptation to scroll stagnant. There has even been media; it is just in classrooms that the success we could reach through your newsfeed whilst reported cases wherein even the ban is heavily implemented. beyond our screens and through your quote-unquote favorite Mobile Action Games area easier No longer shall you get distracted our studies all for a five minute- professor discusses the probability medium to reach some faculty with the new tea from Twitter, or check of our social media? of picking 5 red balls in a pit of— rather than the Canvas inbox. what your old batchmate could ding! No longer will the distraction It’s ridiculous how the people in be doing from their Instagram of non-stop notifications piling charge fail to recognize the rules story, or random memes on up on your homescreen attract and regulations the institution you to stop following the lecturer’s imposes yet they expect us to do
OPINION 9 VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 No Homework, No Progress Recent petitions from parents “The students’ mentality towards and students gave controversial publicity to the re-emerging “No school work might just defeat the Homework Policy”. Despite the purpose of the policy proposed. appealing provisions of the bill, it is mainly a band-aid solution to CANNON the problem. Keziah Roi B. Berberabe Congressional bills pertaining to the elimination of take home premises and school hours, if innovations to ease the life of not assignments gained more the submission date is at least a only the privileged but especially attention this year as DepEd day after the activity was given, of the less fortunate. Not having supports this proposition. No the students will bring whatever the same burdens as the past, will Homework Policy prohibits the they can and accomplish those at give the present an opportunity giving of homework for students home. to focus more on the problems in Kinder through Grade 12, at the rooted from that past. same time, discourages taking Regardless of the forewarnings textbooks and reading materials of teachers in keeping school works Then again, this policy might back to the students’ homes. at school, personal experience have minimal to no effect to dictates that the students will most students. Knowing the concerns of likely have their way. They claim the majority of the academe, the that better outputs are done when As a response, schools must bill is a good try at improving the they have a comfortable working rather justify the amount of work country’s educational system; space. Their own working times or given since these given works however, the students’ mentality schedules are also followed, which will still be brought home by towards school work might just supposedly increases productivity. students. Might as well drop the defeat the purpose of the policy amount of workload. This would proposed. Take the CAPSTONE Older generations also be much more appreciated by as an example where Lasallians, present their concerns, seemingly those working their best efforts in as much as they put an effort bitter on the present generation every activity. It seeks for the most towards the project, will bring supposedly having life the part to provide better emphasis on home CAPSTONE concerns and “easier” way. However, they fail learning rather than complying to problems on top of familial issues. to recognize that the human race requirements. in general perseveres and creates “If tomorrow’s the due date, tomorrow’s the do date” mentality further depreciates the intention of the policy. Despite giving school works within the school Supersibo Time and time again, people taxpayer’s money along with this pattern and has already “What future will there be to be have shown the importance of the even more questionable started the revolution’s fuel, its firmly standing up for what they priorities when it comes to budget inspiration—protest art. It is ruined if the present would not believe in because history does distribution. One cannot also amazing what a simple phrase such allow for it to exist? repeat itself. The Philippine deny the injustice brought about as “ATIN ANG PINAS! US-CHINA Revolution ignited back in 1896 by the brutal war on drugs that, LAYAS!” on a newly painted wall SILAHIS If the government despises what to fight against the oppressive according to the non-profit fact- can do. Without a doubt, people they claim as vandalism so much, Spaniards, to which the checking group Vera Files, has from certain sectors of society Audrey B. Diaz they should find a way to stop it Philippines was a colony to for a carried out “at least 20, 000” drug- view this act as disrespectful and without disregarding the flaws of bloody 333 years. The revolt was related killings from the first day vile. Isko Moreno, Manila’s Yorme or anybody, cannot deprive their the government that it blatantly coordinated by the Kataas-taasan, of its implementation until last responded to the spray paint citizens of basic needs. A dictator points out. If the government Kagalang-galangang Katipunan year [only]. In addition, statistics graffiti by letting a number of does. abhors protest art so much, they ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK), the from Amnesty International show media people record him while should stop and look. Protesting secret and anti-colonial group of that an average of 34 people gets he delivered this message to the Students who protest against has paved way to reforms in the radicals led by Andres Bonifacio. killed in the war’s cross fire. Bodies artists, “Huwag kayong pahuhuli this kind of oppressive and system such as: women’s right The said revolution, before it continue to pile due to the killing of sa akin. Sige, human rights... menacing behaviour through to vote, the removal of martial materialized into the history that farmers, indigenous people, queer, ‘pag nahuli ko kayo, padidila ko action are dismissed as a waste of law, distribution of land to the one may read in books, was first and media personalities who only sa inyo ‘to. Buburahin niyo ‘to time and the government’s money poor, protection of workers’ inspired by the writings of Jose fought for their freedom. The ng dila niyo.” In addition to this and that protesting, in any form, rights, retention of lawyers for Rizal who implicitly exposed the current administration also seems rather threatening message, he even in art, will ruin their future. poor defendants, use of voting sly maltreatment of the Spaniards to have an issue with providing also stated that they are going to What future will there be to be machines to prevent election to the Filipinos. transparency to the public in use the people’s money to pay ruined if the present would not frauds, and so much more terms of sovereignty— Filipino the costs of removing the art he allow for it to exist? progressive steps. The people have Once you read the blurry lines fishermen are being harassed considers as vandalism, instead been screaming since 1896. The of the Philippines’ history and put on their own waters while they of using the said money for Protest art is the face and revolution is not over. No amount it alongside of this generation’s fish, Filipino workers continue improving and funding education. inspiration for action because of thinner can remove nor stop events, you will realize a pattern. to be given crumbs as Chinese This type of behaviour is alarming art comforts the disturbed and vandalism, action will. It is as if there is a template to citizens get prioritized for local job in several ways. A mayor, or disturbs the comfortable. Protest everything. There is always the hiring; and the president’s current anybody, cannot deprive their art, for a fact, is considered by oppressor, the oppressed and health complications. Instead of citizens of basic needs such as art historians as an art style of its the brewing revolution. The only clarifying the stated issues, they education. This type of behaviour own, called Anti-art. This art style difference is the time it will take appear to pile problems on top says a lot about someone, more so also was the forefront of several for the people to reclaim their of problems to bait the public if it is someone at a high position. reform groups and protesters freedom. into talking about another issue, Moreno also stated that President back in the pre-World War I era instead of pressing further. Rodrigo Duterte is his “idol” around 1914 to spread awareness. It cannot be denied that the which, also says a lot about the country’s current government Without a doubt, people from current administration. A mayor, is contentious, as seen from its certain sectors of society noticed questionable spending of the THOUGHTPHOTO CALL FOR ACTION. Posters promoting cimate change awareness and action were displayed in the Capilla during the celebration of the Peace One Day last September 23. Photo by Jo Louis B. Camiguing and Jaime Martin L. Dolor
10 FEATURE VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 18 and In-Betweens by Krianne Leslie A. Layasan and Max Alessandra B. Perez the Illustration by Kirsten Chloe D. Hernandez What was the first ever wish (but with moderation, hopefully) alone after a long day of homework, legally use Bumble to meet new involved in the society and its issues, you hoped for on one of your especially on nights you feel like quizzes, and presentations at school? people and expand your network. then it’s time for you to take action birthdays? To become rich? To travel having a breakdown, play off with More or less, you’ll end up dozing and be a part of the change your around the world? To achieve your poker and gamble your cash. That off which obviously leads to serious Get yourself in and out of jail (but community needs. ambitions in life? Perhaps, it was just being said, you didn’t really feel this complications. STEALTH MODE OFF: please, don’t) a simple wish such as to fall in love added privilege because you’ve been You don’t have to be nervous when As an 18-year old, the law deeply? Whatever it is, it is inevitable drinking alcohol way before you’re asking permission if you can go here As mentioned earlier, as a indicates that you could rightfully that all of us have made wishes more of legal age. Knowing that whatever and attend there because...you’ll be legal adult, you will be able to vote for the leaders in the society; than once in our lives. you were feeling at a particular just right back safe and sound. finally experience all the grown-up hence, this is a stepping stone for day, whether you’re feeling happy privileges and start making decisions the several other opportunities that Maybe, for some of us, we or melancholic, you’d immediately Visit dating sites and get married by yourself that could potentially are bound to come your way as longed to become fully independent invite your friends for a couple of As you reached a legal age, you’ll impact your life. With this, there you indulge further in adulthood and start living on our own. drinks at your local drinking place would not only be benefits in being and finally, achieve the change you Consequently, one might have and even have the audacity not probably start thinking of when you of legal age but also responsibilities have been longing for. Will you be wished to become of legal age as to contribute when it’s time for are planning to settle down and start that you should take into account as a happy-go-lucky 18 year old? Or a this would be the first step in finally payment, and mess with the place building your own family. Although you embrace your legality. Being 18 responsible and socially conscious having the means to take control of with your vomit and put the cleaning you’ve only turned 18, it’s never really is a great opportunity to have citizen? our respective lives, not to mention, burden on your mates. Then too too early to start thinking about independence, do and be whatever the perks (and of course, greater much in getting wasted, are you also your future. Although this is one of you want, however, one must responsibilities) that come with ready to have a hangover? the “privileges” in being 18, at this know the law unless it’s fine with it. Hence, for those who already day and age, no one really thinks of you to spend time with lawyers, blew out their candles at their 18th Hello driving license, goodbye getting married that quickly, well, policemen and have a staycation in birthday and even for those future parental consent aside from those people who think the jail. As 18, don’t forget the latin celebrants, here’s what you should they’re going to marry fictitious phrase, “Dura Lex Sed Lex” which expect, do and watch out as you At last, you can drive all by characters and crushes that most means, it is harsh, but it is the law. reach another milestone in your life. yourself to places you’ve been probably don’t know they even wanting to go to. Moreover, even if exist. In actuality, you haven’t even Life is indeed more fun Go to a club, gamble and get wasted your usual trips are only from your thought of it (which is totally fine) or when you reach the age of 18, (safely) house to school, you still won’t have if you did, the person you’re thinking having perks and all, however, to deal with other people, especially of marrying did not even cross his or it is really up to you what You don’t have to hide from when commuting. Sad to say, for her mind that you two are potential kind of lifestyle you want to your parents or anyone else, change some, you weren’t even given a car lovers. Worst case scenario, you two experience on this memorable your clothes and hide your student to drive since your parents don’t are just friends, or at least based year. If you simply want to ID before entering a club or bar think you’re really capable enough from the other party’s perspective. remain the same as you were for you will gain the right to drink to handle it on your own, which With this modern age, your so called in your pre-teenage years and and drink as much as you want is undeniably true. I mean, do you “soulmate” can be just a click a way be contented with what you even have the energy to drive all and yes, by this time you can now have right now, that’s fine, but if you want to be more Breaktimeor BreakDOWN? by Kristine L. Bandelaria Illustration by Kirsten Chloe D. Hernandez Have point, students have their effective way for them to alleviate have to spend restless nights just responsibilities, which happens breaking points as well the stress accumulated from various to be able to submit their tasks when one is intoxicated. Aside from you ever which are reached responsibilities. on time. Oftentimes, a week of hanging out and enjoying some time once their academic no sleep has to be endured to with friends, students drink together fought the urge to practically break responsibilities have Academic stress eats away all win against endless requirements. to share their struggles with one taken an emotional the energy of a student, making Having restless nights immensely another, lessening the emotional down at home because you do toll on them. For them feel tired throughout the affects the students’ well-being pain they’ve been carrying. Other this reason, some rest of the day. Consumption of since it strains both their physical negative emotional outlets such as not want to waste every second often manifest coping food is another way to address this and mental health. Nevertheless, vaping are also developed to blur out problem which students have to some would choose to sleep to their internal conflicts. These outlets intended for schoolwork? Have you mechanisms that serve as their face nearly five days a week. Filling cope with the dreadful feeling of tend to push away negative thoughts very own emotional outlets. their stomach with guilty pleasure, procrastination. In their perspective, temporarily but are easily associated ever developed unnecessary habits a student would most likely forget sleeping is a way for them to be with health effects that may develop In the digital age, the power their worries and responsibilities free from their responsibilities. They permanent damages to the well- that just keep appearing whenever of technological advancement for a short while which enables get to isolate themselves even for a being of an individual. must never be underestimated. A them to clear their minds and give short time so that their bodies can stress at school reaches its peak? student going through emotional them time to relieve themselves. preserve sufficient energy needed Dealing with tons of academic distress tends to exert all negative With this, it can be said that a happy for the following day. In this state, responsibilities, students cannot help Despite being a breeding ground energy online while absorbing stomach does influence the overall their minds are completely awake but develop coping mechanisms positive energy that comes from mood of an individual. Sometimes, in their dreams but not in reality. through which their emotions and for future refined individuals, school, satisfying their interests. One however, food consumption turns Unfortunately, an intended short internal conflicts are managed. concrete example of such situations into stress-eating if it is not properly nap is extended into an hours-long However, some of these emotional unfortunately, often unleashes is the trendy online shopping. The controlled. This so-called “stress- sleep, making tons of homework pile outlets are often unhealthy for them, world of online markets is diverse eating” is no longer unfamiliar to up on their plate. As soon as they gravely affecting their lifestyle. Online the worst side of a learner. An and convenient as it sells anything the culture of today’s students. wake up, they are greeted by the fear shopping and sleeping will consume under the sun, even those that one Accomplishing their assignments of failing to do their academic tasks the time intended for productivity, overwhelming number of workload would least expect to find in such while simultaneously eating their and the thought of cramming them increasing their workload, while businesses. Nevertheless, through snacks in an uncontrolled manner all at school. stress-eating, drinking, and vaping place pressure on the shoulders of famous online markets such as has been integrated in their restless will impose negative health effects. Shopee, Lazada, and Zalora, students nights, comforting them as they Drinking to subtly let go No matter how strategic they are the students, boiling up emotions would add anything that pricks their procrastinate their way into the wee of academic worries is nearly in terms of reducing the students’ interest to their carts even though hours of the morning. normalized in the culture of students. stress, these activities must be they were once unfamiliar with. they’re not financially capable to A student facing unbearable properly regulated. Otherwise, they purchase all those. Scrolling through Sleep is for the weak, they say; academic pressure cannot help would most likely leave a long- Similar to how water has its boiling interesting items helps them in being however, for students, sleeping but desire to forget them in such lasting impact on the way students distracted from their academic can be considered a luxury. With a way that they lose focus on deal with other personal conflicts. struggles. For some, this is one stressful deadlines, they would Chilling with ID L RAFFY by Ronn Cyrano O. Tullao and Max Alessandra B. Perez Illustration by Bernadette A. Awatin Like a mushroom randomly loud echo in the mind while reading critics are still around to change the story nagtatapos sa happily ever scream. Maybe one of these days, sprouting on their host plant, the it. And this positive growth has not drive. Some say that it’s unethical after, yung iba sa Tulfo.” And by you’ll be one of those who’ll youth has found Raffy Tulfo in shown any signs of stopping. One because viewers make parodies the norm, many end their click SUBSCRIBE and receive a Action as the new show to contend could say that the phrase “Tulfo and out of the sufferings of others. That day by watching with their all-time favorites — Chill,” can often be seen in social finding humor in things that should Tulfo, as rants notification for a new Riverdale, Money Heist, The end media. not be taken lightly must not be the and complaints uploaded video or of the fucking world, Lucifer and case. Issues from ordinary citizens gather maybe end up the likes. However, this program is Many find it amusing due are being resolved publicly and are outside the voicing out, not from the well-known American to the humor it brings, thus the prone to abuse. show’s “Ipapa-Tulfo media-service provider, Netflix; but meme society is loud whenever studio. kita.” from a website that sports the same they find hilarious punchlines. However, the interest of the red color scheme, YouTube. Various complaints being resolved, national community continues to The teenagers up to adults really wait await what the show will do next Tulfos are Its YouTube channel has been for the show to air. From a tiring and how “Idol Raffy” could solve a known running ever since the 20th of April day, some can still stay late for complaint. Problem solved. Crowd by the in the year 2016 and this year has the night just to binge watch the entertained. Filipinos, received its breakthrough of 8.7 show. It became a stress reliever for and still million subscribers and a whopping others. There’s this picture from making 4,137,840,639 views. Titles of their Instagram (IG), posted by @ their episodes are in capslock, radiating a Though amidst the trend and boilingwatersph containing a surname glorification that the show receives, phrase saying, “Hindi lahat ng love
FEATURE 11 CHOOSE Your FIGHTERVOLUMEIVISSUENO.1 /AUGUST-NOVEMBER2019 by Ghia Alessandra A. Coronel Illustration by Esean Ritcher O. Cuevas Academic community is a to the needs of both industrialized continuously ticking clock of dream jobs and career opportunities, and rural regions in the country. UP (MAROONS) and for us seniors, we seem to UP Fight! be working upon the basis of an Our esteemed college earned the Now I know what you might hourglass. In less than a year, we’ll be thrust into a diverse foreign highest accreditation given ADMU (EAGLES) be thinking..that we have top-of- environment, not unheard of, but the-line programs for any field, but surely daring to step foot into. by the Commission on Three fights and let me be the one to tell you that all because we provide scholarships We followed this large wave, Higher Education a fight, fight blue to a mere handful of the students which has led us to apply to four we take, doesn’t mean we claim specific institutions, the same ones (CHED), with and white! One to be the best in every aspect. Our everyone in the batch signed up performance in the academic field for. We intend to follow the step- three of its big fight! consistently top others, but I’d like by-step process, but once we go to think we have a specific edge through the first process of simply programs If there when it comes to our college of filling out the forms, something fine arts. It has been around for suddenly all too real slaps us in the as are tigers roughly 110 years, and its history face. These pieces of paper may can be traced back to the early define how the rest of our lives will Centers and archers 19th century, when the country’s be laid out before us. We need not first art school, the Academia de fear, though. Before stepping into of who Dibujo y Pintura, was founded in the demanding world that is Manila October 8, 1923. Now, for more collegiate life, there are already offer their than a century, the University of four friends who are more than the Philippines College of Fine willing to step up to help provide Excellence. expertise Arts (UPCFA) “remains steadfast us with a background of just what Furthermore, in its vision to be the eminent we’re signing up for. De La Salle in the field learning institution for arts and University (DLSU) design.” Believe it or not, the Throughout our rigorous is the only private of science, it institution has produced ten journey of encountering seemingly Philippine university National Artists for Visual Arts, the endless paperwork, the Tiger, selected by the ASEAN would be highest state distinction given to Archer, Eagle and Maroon will University Network to be part of Filipino Artists, namely Fernando constantly foreshadow our the Southeast Asia Engineering an honor Amorsolo, Guillermo Tolentino decisions, in the most casual Education Network (SEED-Net). and Vicente Manansala, among manner possible. Allow them to These achievements are mere f o r me others. Beyond it all, though, present their fields of expertise in facets to the many reasons behind do you even have to think twice a nutshell, for they are more than why our institution has upheld such to present our about grabbing this opportunity willing to accept such determined a prestige - and besides, does one of studying in the Philippines’ only young souls, like us. need to question our school spirit? distinguished programs in the field national university? Cheers to you, We are green-blooded through and future Iskolar ng Bayan! DLSU (ARCHERS) through, just like you! Remember, of business and management. D! L S U! Animo La Salle! once a Lasallian, always a Lasallian! Take your pick - are you Green blood runs through our We keep to aim high! The John Gokongwei School of ready to roar like the tigers from UST, soar like the blue eagles from veins, and upon being the pioneer Management (JGSOM) is in the ADMU, fight like the Maroons Lasallian school in the country, from UP, or continue to live the we have established our marks in business of teaching those who animo in DLSU? Surely, with the country through spreading these entities by our side, our our various fields of expertise envision themselves mobilizing journey treading through the across the nation. Nevertheless, harsh environment that is Manila we have made our mark as an resources, taking calculated collegiate life may go smoother institution which upholds various than you might expect. Best of engineering courses, responding risks and developing new luck, audacious Lasallian! products and services (Dr. Luis F. Dumlao, dean, JGSOM). In 2016 alone, this school has been home or the Learning Enhancement of the Chartered Financial Analyst Acceleration Program for Medicine, a 6-year academic program (CFA) Institute Research Challenge that leads in a Medical degree. UST (TIGERS) University of Sto. Tomas and in the Asia-Pacific Regional Finals, Go USTE, go USTE, go go go go University of the Philippines are the only universities of the top 4 and champion of the Global Social go USTE! in the country which offers such With our prowess, we have a program. Surely, with such a Entrepreneurship Awards (GSEA) program, Thomasians will be able encompassed many fields, of to bring quality healthcare services regionals, among various other course not only in the field of to the Filipino, in a particularly swift sports, but I would say we have manner. Ultimately, I’d like to think achievements. A salient feature made our mark as agents of medical we offer one of the most unique breakthroughs. In what way, you campuses in the area, for we are they offer which cannot be found might ask? Not a lot of people may at the heart of Espana, Manila, and know this, but we are the oldest once you enter our gates, it would in just any other business school medical school in the Philippines, surely seem like a blast from the besides being the oldest university past. So what are you waiting for? is the fact that the students are in the Asia (established in 1611). Future Thomasian, we can’t wait to We were formally opened on witness your roar! educated beyond the confines of May 28, 1871, and have brought about nothing but pride and rigor their physical classrooms. With for the past 150 years. Presently, we offer the LEAPMed program, JGSOM, students are enabled to be hands-on in their entrepreneurial experience. We only provide what is best for our potential alumna, and this is only a fact! Surely, we can see that you have the potential to grace our territory of Katipunan avenue, and we’re excited to see you around! Mr. Math E. Matics and Me: Partnership Not a Sweet by Ghia Alessandra A. Coronel and Jhazmin Joi C. Manguera Illustration by Dhale Clifford M. Campos Taking a glimpse at my watch, long it took for us to decompose. day, but surprise, surprise - these a few shots, but once you can far from believing that I have I estimate the time left for me to Now, people would say I should are all Mr. Math E. Matics’ areas made progress in Mr. Matics’s plan out my strategies. So should slow down, and that presently, I of expertise. Time limits on tests assure that in the end, one way or spectrum. I multiply these to themselves am still alive and kicking, and that lead students to feeling anxious, before adding? The only thing I the most important thing is that which would greatly affect their another, he will reveal himself - 2 minutes more. can understand is how this has I’m still surviving - because if I’m performance. Oral recitations Slowly I’m catching my become a triple because of how not, he would be the sole reason regarding problems hatched from that’s when you can deem yourself breath. I solved it yet my answer there are three numbers involved. for my death. his brain simply coerce teachers is not even in the choices. What’s to expect the immediate absolute as triumphant. If this takes having the point of conquering this? He’s one trickster, this man. Not surprisingly, scientists answer - and if this isn’t reached, I passed my paper. Another All these steps to unlocking what’s (oh look, more people involved this would serve as grounds for to follow the rigorous process, triumph to Mr. Math E. Matics. underneath this complex facade in a relationship with Mr. Matics!) these instructors to react in a only makes me want to get to have hatched a name for this manner which may come off as then so be it. know him even more. To say he’s phenomenon of how I can negative to us as students. hard to get is an understatement, already predict the reason for As I take a glimpse at my but to assume he’s untouchable my death, which is now known His impact varies on different might be more relevant. He only as Mathematics Anxiety. Yes, he individuals. But I’m pretty sure watch, shoot, I only have 5 reveals himself to those patient is powerful enough to have a that in my case, my fear has enough to get to know him, label for how he haunts the likes developed a negative self-efficacy minutes left. How could I solve prolonging the mystery even of us. Studies conducted in the on him. They said it’s a matter more. University of Cambridge have of “perception”, but this isn’t the remaining 3 numbers? My described Mathematics anxiety philosophy. It’s real. You can’t turn I took the risk of trying to as “a feeling of tension and to it into a prescription drug that heart starts racing. Transpose ?, know him better but well, who anxiety that interferes with the will suddenly help you overcome am I kidding? No matter what manipulation of numbers and the things. They said, once you get no-- wait I need to multiply it then efforts I exert to genuinely get solving of mathematical problems to know him you’ll realize that to know him, he has never been in ordinary life and academic his complexity is a mere facade. divide it by two. good to me. I pray for the day situations.” This is not restricted But how could you be friends to where we have reached a mutual to tests or classroom settings. someone who you’re scared of? I The pressure is understanding that if I never This may be applied to different just need to feel it. Be confident. bothered him, he would never real-world situations where Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. slowly eating me up. bother me. But, just like many certain people develop a severe other things, that is all there is with avoidance of situations where You have another shot, you Ugh, I just can’t. Where Math E. Matics. Prayers, prayers, Mr. Math E. Matics is involved. know that, and strangely enough, and more prayers. But, the golden question here is, that’s what scares you. You can’t do I even get the idea is there any situation where he help but want him to take off Oh, I know that at the end isn’t involved? As a student, tests, his mask and reveal himself, but of multiplying these of time he would still be standing teachers and interactions with my you know that the only means strong, and when the time comes peers are inevitable aspects I have for you to do this is through numbers? that we’re all scattered dust he to go through every single week actually going through the step would never hesitate to pop up by step procedure. It might take Slowly my anxiousness with an equation estimating how became a trip down memory lane. Everything just flashes back. Having confidence in solving linear equations has ended in becoming anxious in proving geometric theorems. It's a cycle of despair, confusing teaching methods lead to test pressures and poor marks. My fear compromises my ability to think, and I am
12 FEATURE VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 ADurthoepntoficity by Max Alessandra B. Perez and Jon Zedrick H. Macahia Illustration by Esean Ritcher O. Cuevas – 1:00 p.m: Both the than the herbal one and has an a trend. And she answered that anti-cancer properties. she didn’t build this just because integrated school of the trend but because she And yes, they’re certified by knows it very well for she studied and college students the Food and Drug Administration it in Taiwan and she wants to (FDA); everything is tested. commune it with the people; travel the distance Learning all these, what more does “We want to share with all this store has to offer? Authenticity. Filipinos what truly good tea is at between their rooms a reasonable price.” And yeah, its Often times consumers price is customer friendly. and this. Benefiting purchase products without evaluation. So, here it is. Teas being Mission is essential, isn’t the doubt, we guess used in Simple Line are imported it? The store is intended to give from Taiwan. Unlike other tea healthy, natural ingredients and it’s really good huh? shops, theirs is not a powdered no preservative drink. Also a sachet; we saw, and we believed. good service; we learned that Having a variation (IT SMELLS REALLY GOOD). Also in their process should only take this shop, teas have their life span! within 2 minutes then it shall be of tea base namely: Those who’re near expiration are served. And what philosophy do being thrown away, thus the ones their staff value to give quality Black tea – their being served contain newly heated products? “Whenever we prepare teas from real tea leaves. By the tea for our customers, we think of most popular tea, has way, the interior pots are also tea it as preparing it for ourselves, so leaves just you want to notice. it should be sanitary, healthy, and a mild flavor which above all, absolutely delicious.” A “Competition is good, there’s constant reminder of the owner is suitable for first always a room for improvement.” to her employees that also she Uttered by the owner. Starting a lives up. time drinkers, most business means evaluating your environment. Alongside various We either buy low- or ordered; Green Tea business factors, how can a high-priced products. We can business stand for a long time? patronize our own choices of – has a floral scent Is it proper financing skills? High brands. We appreciate things publicity and the likes? Or the even better when we learn how with more caffeine values the store intakes? it came from. And yes, still, authenticity is outstanding. After than Black Tea, and This is what I liked the most: trying Simple Line, one gulp, one we asked the owner what her drop, one word: Bias wrecker. a good choice for inspiration was for acquiring a milktea shop long before it became We all have our first much we paid. But just like a plant those who are studying impressions not only to people with its own roots, our perception and finding an alternative for but towards different products twisted the moment we knew the coffee; Oolong – is also called too. Our closest friends aren’t store’s history. “Champagne of Tea” and has a the only ones that receive our Every enterprise has their flavor in between Black and Green loyalty, but these products that own loyal customers, and guess teas, it has a slightly sweet, honey- we purchase and choose to how long Simple Line is running like taste and a naturally fruity patronize as well. As people who in this industry? A DECADE. 10 aroma with a smooth texture and drinks milk tea, we were sure that years of dedicated service to fitted for diet; Royal Oolong – The the one who understands us very their consumers. According to top-tier variety of Oolong. A more well is Gong Cha…not until we the owner: They have customers pronounced flavor and aroma decided to try the newly opened who’re already doctors and others while still retaining a smooth Simple Line in Diokno Building. are even in abroad, but when they texture. Don’t forget the add-ons: Hesitant at first because we go back, still it’s to their store. How Tapioca - the store’s signature were certain that we only drink fulfilling can that be? Seeing a loyal add-on made from all natural Gong Cha and that other tastes customer stay with your product cassava starch and brown sugar will just ruin our mood if we amidst time and distance. (Which with a soft and chewy texture. try; we were afraid that we’d be we know are two hard things to Herbal Jelly - also known as grass wasting money if we buy other cope with). jelly, a plant based add-on that milkteas. There had already been Everyone in the institution is helps in digestion, pimples and countless of times where we a potential buyer. But the peak of rashes and Konjac – another were just disappointed with how mass buying is during 12:00 p.m. plant-based jelly but us sweeter Epitome of Emporiums: A De facto Savior by Ronn Cyrano Tullao Illustration by Eseankier Ritcher O. Cuevas Think. Think. Think. 2015, Sen. Diokno Hall Building— to pay. Receiving the slip where After a few seconds, you hit your head. Heroes don’t The time has come. The Louie Alain M. Mayandoc decided the price is written, you went on realized that a lot of the materials necessarily need to be a human so-called \"hell week\" has to set-up a new branch for his your merry way to the cashier. you need for your projects are being. Heroes don’t even pertain begun. Heart pounding. Breath shop known as AD’s CopyCenter here. You didn’t waste any more to just an individual. Heroes quickening. Muscles tensing. (AD’s). For four years, his shop As you walk to the counter, seconds and bought what you can be anything as long as they Beads of sweat forming. You has been providing quality goods you can’t help but think about needed, paying the needed showcase the characteristics that needed to think fast for you didn’t and services not only to the how great the personnel is at amount on top of the printing make a hero. have the luxury of time and the student body but also to Lasallian their jobs. Not only do they do expenses. As you got your change abundance of options on your partners, staff, and the rest of the their jobs efficiently, but they’re and your newly bought items, As you were walking out of hands. But how could you solve administration. also very patient. They tolerate you walked back to the printing the shop, you were calculating your crisis? You tried to keep calm everything that’s happening section. it, again and again, to make sure. and be levelheaded, but stress Back to 2019, you walk into around them. Even when the After all of that, you were sure. got the best of you. Panic starts AD’s with a frown etched on rush hour begins, they don’t act Once you arrived there, the Sure of who the hero is. You to seep into your mind. As Bonnie your face. You silently went to unprofessionally nor complain assistant you were with a while mean, sure of what the hero is. Tyler’s Holding Out For A Hero, the line for printing and sighed. out loud. Instead, they work even ago asked whether you want to Once you were a few steps away ironically, plays inside your head You might as well start chipping harder to accommodate the laminate or ring bind any of the from the shop, you looked back. as background music— “I need a away about your workload. increased number of customers. papers. You politely declined but hero. I’m holding out for a hero till While waiting for your turn, you is shocked for the third time that There standing in its glory is the end of the night. He’s gotta be thought about the hero from Before paying, you looked at day. Not only did AD’s provide the hero, A De facto Savior. strong, and he’s gotta be fast and earlier. They mentioned that the the wide array of miscellaneous printing and photocopy services he’s gotta be fresh from the fight. hero possesses convenience, objects displayed on the shelves. and a collection of entities, but The hero was AD’s I need a hero!” it played. progress, experience, and quality. You were left speechless on its they also have lamination and ring CopyCenter all along. An exemplar As you stood there, your radar You can't help but wonder how diversity. You felt that whatever bind? You are starting to get your establishment with exceptional caught the spreading news about an individual be all of these. Is you ask for, they can provide, well… mind blown with how much AD’s employees. The epitome of this lifesaver. You hoped and that even possible? But before mostly. There were stereotyped can provide to you as a student. emporiums. thought, \"I can be saved from this you found out the answer, your objects: paper, ball pen, markers, stress!\". You looked around, trying thoughts got cut off when you cartolina, and the like. But the At that moment, a realization to find the rumored hero, but you noticed it was your turn already. real objects that drew your eyes couldn’t. Didn’t. You failed. There were the ones exhibited together was no hero. None. Disappointed, You had to print quite the with the common school items. nothing came to your mind but number of pages, but the worker There was swimming gear (cap the thought that you just got didn’t complain. He listened and goggles), hairnet, stockings, played, a hard one at that. to all the filenames that you umbrella, and even acetone. The Little did you know that in needed to print. After queuing best thing about this is that those each document, he then went on are just sneak peeks of all the computing for the price you need goods they are selling.
FEATURE 13 VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 Magician in a SCREEN by Max Alessandra B. Perez Illustration by Esean Ritcher O. Cuevas Most people tend to radiate express yourself that you rather person they got has trauma from A girl maliciously asked out same ending: some laugh, some the happiness they’re giving. Most spend your time in this theatre? catcalling or sexual harassment? without knowing it was her father scream. And if you don’t want of the folks laugh because of or uncle. to mingle with their true magics them. The public is entertained; Our goals can be a burden An ideal lover person promises anymore, one word is left to see. the society is energized. Children weighing us down in life; so people to get back to the random person, Magicians being used by killer are either bursting out of joy or yearn for things which can give insists they put the same interests, magicians; inferior users being Disconnected. hysterically cry due to their tricks; them happiness even in a short so they’ll meet again but ended up used as baits by syndicates. they can pull out different emotions period. And Omegle has become in the month of AuGHOST. And the in the theatre. But their definition a way. Then like a theatre, it gives random person is sensitive, easily Though neither encouraged evolved through time: they can bliss, but still, some things tend to attached, hopeless romantic that to show one’s identity nor video be a politician, an influencer on make people throw up. he/she ends up being emotionally chat, who are the people behind social media, a religious hypocrite, troubled? the theatre? or even just a pet, they can also be A new idea came up, that it’s you. A someone else behind a wide better to talk to people you don’t A negative person that Remembering the first smiling face…everyone can be a know for judgment will be avoided. pretends to be someone else, ends paragraph, magicians tell kids magician; in a theatre, we can now Enjoying a chitchat with a stranger up perceiving the other party. not to try copying their tricks, spell as O-M-E-G-L-E. gives extra thrill. Ranting all out it’s dangerous they say. But that you can even imaginatively see A humorous or bored person people love those kinds The world has a lot of cool yourself as a dragon firing flames enjoys the time chilling out with of things, don’t they? We people to offer, isn’t it? And it’s to an anonymous person can give the other, but what if the other hear abracadabra or avada nice to have someone to talk to, you relief. ROFL while teasing one badly needs to have someone kedavra, humans don’t just type your interest and this or making fun of each other can to cry out to, the person is care…as long as it platform does what magicians say, boost up your day. A flattering mentally, emotionally or spiritually sounds magical, as ABRACADABRA! conversation with an ideal guy or bothered, and the funny one just long as they enjoy lady can make you chuckle. Luckily ends up showing that person how it. Watchers enter, A random joker you can meeting new friends. A magician happy and easy life can be that it knowing theatre spend your time with, wow instant indeed, we don’t know them, and even pulled down the other party as all good, but entertainment. Back in the days, so they’re, but they make us happy. more? which character Omegle is perceived as a platform do they’ve got to for itchy people, the ones looking But what if the magicians are And if a good mystery guy gamble? People for a partner; thus, the crowd bound to destroy us by making us made a woman meet up with think they know, seems to see that using it is happy? him and ended up raping her? Or but avada kedavra! improper behavior. But who cares a woman favorably got her ex in They don’t because about that bullshit, if you can’t Horny people still linger the platform, thought of revenge, magicians got many faces. around the theatre, they think asked for a date and ended up Everyone doesn’t have the it’s fine, but what if the random poisoning the other? Capstone Commandments CUT THE COMPLAINTS by Ronn Cyrano O. Tullao Illustration by Daryelle Naomi Natassja Guerrero Rant. Complain. Rant. about CAPSTONE seems to be for offering quality human and not as individuals. All ideas, research-based, and supported by Here. And. There. antagonistic. Not only that, they Christian education. It is your whether you agree or not, should blame the “subpar” procedure and job as a student to be conscious be considered since it may help studies conducted by trustworthy time allotment of CAPSTONE for of your words when making a expand ideas and perspectives the problems they’re encountering. CAPSTONE paper. Remember, it in your paper. Some just require professionals but NOT COPY isn’t your reputation that would more time to be derived since it That’s all you would be able But, is that really it? be on the line if you failed to read is hidden really well. If you still PASTED. Never plagiarize, for you Students should stop being and understood the instructions. A fail to find it, you might need to to hear from the sea of students ignorant and accept the fact that single wrong wording, misleading change your angle and see it under are stealing the work of someone they’re partly at fault. When given or offensive statement, just like the a new light. If there is really no when asked the question of how the time to make the CAPSTONE, quoted sentence, would inevitably connection, content or anything at else. There is a proper way of they rather not do it. When given cause a series of irrevocable all, then lay down that fact gently they feel about the CAPSTONE the instructions, they rather not consequences. and respectfully. This would foster citing a statement from others: listen. When the deadline is near, a healthy and open environment implementation. Different that’s the time when they start Commandment #2: Remember to for your group which is one big APA referencing, in-text citation, moving. This has been the cycle properly manage your time. leap towards the success of this perspectives. Different forms. that the students partake in for the endeavor. or paraphrase. Also, don’t tamper past three years. Torture. A synonym for either Different songs. Yet, they all sing After years of persisting, this working non-stop or profuse Commandment #4: Thou shall with the results of interviews and awful cycle should now come procrastination. Pursuing your not be deadweight. the same chorus — insufficient to a stop. They should start by endeavors non-stop is you forcing surveys conducted by yourself. detaching themselves from this your body to work on conditions To lessen the load an individual time, unhelpful groupmates, and ill-mannered thinking and start where it should be resting and will carry, the obvious procedure Leave it as it is. You do not alter the walking on the right route about reenergizing. This will make you is to divide the total weight that vague instructions. dealing with CAPSTONE. Just like experience serious repercussions the group will carry. Now, think of answers to fit your ideas. Instead, the Ten Commandments were to your health: memory, decision- how heavy and how you will carry Three years ago, the school given by God to Moses for the making, reaction time and the burden if others aren’t helping. you alter your ideas to fit with the guidance of the Israelites, the alertness are worsened; worst- What you call your friend/s in that year 2016 - 2017, De La Salle Lipa CAPSTONE Commandments are case scenarios, your risks for situation is deadweight. From that answers. Moreover, be objective here to guide Lasallians. cancer and stroke may increase. short instance, you should realize implemented a new educational Postponing your task is extremely the need of you doing everything of peer evaluation when the time Commandment #1: You shall not tempting because “matagal pa in your power to provide a endeavor to replace their old take the name of CAPSTONE and ang deadline,” don’t deny it. Little contribution that will help the comes. NO FRIENDS. NO SPECIAL De La Salle Lipa in vain. do you know that these same, group. If you can’t provide a practices. A far better project exact thoughts bring our fears and material involvement, you might as TREATMENT. If someone does “WiTh alL DuE struggles — the bombardment of well impart your physical presence than the Performance Tasks rESpeCT, the researchers requirements, lack of sleep, days whenever you have group not understand why they got that of cramming, or even production meetings. You might not know but (PTs). With the characteristics are FORCED to come up of unsatisfactory outputs. All of doing so can minimize the burden score, talk it out. Being truthful will with iNnOVative and which can be avoided if your time of your fellow groupmates. not possessed by the majority of inCLusIvE solutions is properly allocated. What are you make all your information connect to problems OUT of waiting for? Manage your time! Commandment #5: Thou shall the PTs — inclusive, sustainable, the REACH of their not be a fraud and plagiarize your with one another and at the same Commandment #3: Honor the neighbor’s work. and innovative — CAPSTONE EXPERTISE.” What you ideas coming from each member time provide justice within the say in CAPSTONE is set of the group. “Do you solemnly swear proves itself to be the “better” in stone. It is a project that you will tell the truth, the group. Be proud of your own work! known for its purpose Are group works individual whole truth, and nothing but the undertaking. of creating solutions works? No? No. No! Never forget truth?” “I do.” Make sure that all Toxicity no more! At this point, to communities in that you are working as a group, information of the group is factual, In the same timeframe, need of assistance; your mind should be detoxified of while De La Salle Lipa the rants and complaints also upholds its name such toxic content. Just follow grew. Students got blinded by these commandments and you a myriad of negative thoughts. will be set. You wouldn’t have to Everything they see, feel, or think worry about finding CAPSTONE being unorganized, difficult, and unnecessary. Instead, you should now see its beauty and necessity not only for the students but also for the partnered communities. But before the day ends, it is needed to be cleared that the CAPSTONE commandments wouldn’t ensure that you will get a high score. It will only help you to have an easier time forming your CAPSTONE paper compared to the accustomed process. Not only that, you will hear less and less of the complaints of the student body. Rant. Complain. Rant. No. More.
14 SCITECH VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 EDITORIAL INNOVATIVE EQUIPMENT: USE IT WISELY Being a staple in a growing “information overload” is quite we enjoy, people would then be the instilled disadvantages. of committing cybercrime, digital age, technology is addicted as they overuse it. While Technology is created for people integral for each individual as it common as several news outlets hormones may tend to play a to be able to do tasks more easily, we should be well aware of becomes an aid in accomplishing role, they can be able to release and if people can be able to pace different tasks. Now, technology and blogs have used the platform themselves from addiction as they themselves in using social media the laws that contradict continuously evolves which learn to stay away from these areas or mobile games to productivity offers more functionality and in spreading information. With one step at a time. tools, people can be able to create it. Technology is usability, making technology a balance between work and beneficial to different aspects the presented information on the Technology also have become entertainment. Moreover, people one of the greatest such as businesses, schools, an avenue for cybercrime which should not act too impulsively media, and the like. However, cyberspace, not all of them can could be hacking, cyberbullying, with their devices. If people innovations that as people learn to embrace and and identity theft. As people learned to differentiate the truth access technology, it has its own be reliable as some are invalid or are becoming more skillful to from fiction and right from mankind has drawbacks as people would tend technology, some use it as an wrong, a much more ethical and to misuse it. Technology, despite are only used as a propaganda. In advantage for them to be able to responsible digital footprint can offered, but as being a tool, would be deemed a gain information from people. The be instilled to people. burden by others, but it shouldn’t this manner, some may believe gained information would then we continue in really be the case if one would be be used to different transactions, Although it is easier said responsible in handling it. the presented information and and it is also named to the person than done, technology should the digital age, that has been hacked. On the be responsibly used by people. The misuse of technology may further promote it online. This other hand, cyberbullying is also As technology is crucial in most mishandling it come in different ways or forms rampant. As mentioned earlier, of the aspects in our lives, it is which could include presenting would only lead to confusion and social media is on the rise, and also dependent on us on how could lead us invalid information, overusing it where people would freely people can be able to use it in devices leading to addiction, and misinformation to people, causing express their own opinions and a way that offers more benefits astray on the committing heinous acts through viewpoints. However, people than disadvantages. Instead of different programs or software unnecessary arguments in the can cyberbully people on social being presenting information right path. (cybercrime). Indeed, technology media with just a simple click. impulsively, one should plays a crucial role in making cyberspace. Despite having the Cybercrime learn to analyze it. society as what it is today, but it Prevention Act of 2012, people Moreover, instead of being did earned a bad reputation for Moreover, smartphones abuse technology in a way that too immersed in social media, others due to the aforementioned would only benefit them; thus, people should try to disconnect activities. and laptops are one of the most making technology have a bad from it time to time. If people reputation that it is also an avenue have become addicted, people Being incorporated in the tangible pieces of technology. for heinous activities. should try to distance themselves cyberspace, social media is one of from their devices one step at a the primary reasons that people With these devices, people can Using technology responsibly time and find a more productive use technology use in their daily would then help people to gain activity or hobby. Lastly, instead lives. However, in social media, be able to easily connect to the more perceived benefits than internet, interact with people, entertain themselves, and even be productive. However, with the rise of social media and mobile games, people would tend to overuse these devices which would then lead to addiction. In this case, their productivity, mental health, and even their “sense of reality” are directly affected. Some people may not be able to be calm without their devices, and they would rather distract themselves in doing more important matters. Due to dopamine, a chemical that is known to make us “feel good” whenever people do something Banning of Smartphones: A Complication “Since the school is a “Digital only tablets and laptops can be Some teachers would also publish Furthermore, a smartphone can used during class hours, and those their activities on Canvas; not fully replace a laptop. Some Campus”, [smartphones have] caught using cellular phones thus, using a smartphone for of the basic tools can be provided undoubtedly become a staple for would be dealt accordingly. viewing that activity would be by a smartphone, but the level of much easier. Although laptops productivity in using a laptop is each student. In the past years, students are the requirement for each higher as more programs and in De La Salle Lipa have been student, it cannot be deduced tools are provided. CONFORMITY gadgets, banning mobile phones using their smartphones more that it is required for every class. in a digital school serve more as compared to their laptops Sometimes, students aren’t Smartphones may bring Kirstin Leo C. Ramirez an inconvenience. and tablets. Although using required to bring a laptop or a tablet distraction and cheating in a smartphones for school works are for the day. Besides, most laptops classroom, but since the school Living in the 21st century, Beforehand, DepEd previously not as productive as using a laptop, that students use are heavy, which is a “Digital Campus”, it has people consider smartphones issued the DepEd Order 83 series smartphones offer enough tools is not truly beneficial to all. undoubtedly become a staple as part of the “essentials”. of 2003 or the order that prohibits that students can be able to use in for each student. Smartphones Transitioning to a digital world, the use of cellular phones and accomplishing tasks. In actuality, In contrast, smartphones became a backup device for smartphones have been becoming pagers by students in primary app versions of Google Docs and can also breach the trust between every student as the resources more powerful as they provide a and secondary schools during Microsoft Word offer the necessary students and teachers. Due to its themselves is enough for a student variety of tools that are coming in class hours. As the DepEd further resources in making documents compact and robust capabilities, to carry out their academic tasks. handy for different areas. However, emphasized the order for this that students can be able to use it is much easier to cheat using a Moreover, not every student is with the current protocols of the school year, De La Salle Lipa has for the accomplishment of tasks. smartphone compared to a laptop fortunate to own both a laptop or Department of Education (DepEd), been cooperating with the law. Moreover, students can use their or tablet. Moreover, although this is a tablet. If either one breaks, the mobile phones are now banned In the past few weeks or months, mobile browsers for researching true for all gadgets, some students student itself would then resort during class hours, and De La Salle teachers have emphasized that and submitting outputs. may not focus at all in class. Due to either using their smartphone Lipa is strongly adhering to the to smartphones being smaller, or borrowing one from their law. While it may be beneficial for Furthermore, using a they can easily hide it in spaces classmates or family. However, the schools who do not mainly use smartphone is more convenient. that the teacher may not easily latter itself can be considered as a It isn’t always the case where the see. Although the school blocked liability for both the borrower and teacher would conduct an online the use of social media sites in debtor. If there are any unfortunate activity as numerous activities classrooms, there are still some incidents, both the debtor and the are still handwritten. Moreover, applications and messaging apps borrower would be responsible for much of the activities submitted that are not blocked by the school. what will happen. online are mostly assignments. iPhone 11: Hyped Phone or Prime Phone? Every year, the release of a The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro “If people are just after an new iPhone builds anticipation now has a dual and triple-camera among the public with its updated system, respectively, with an Ultra- affordable phone that serves its technological features. In mid- Wide camera that captures outside primary purpose and features, September, Apple has become the frame. This new phone also iPhone 11 may not be the best the talk of the town once again as allows its users to shoot and edit they launched the latest iPhone high-quality videos even at night. choice for them. 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Apple’s It can also last approximately an latest phones have also piqued hour longer than the iPhone XR. PHOENIX the interest of the Lasallian community who have shared Aside from the new features of Frances Joyce L. Cruz their own insights on the various iPhone 11, the phone also boasts its features of the new models. With unique design which is new in the not satisfied with the difference down the positive aspects of the all the technological advancement iPhone line. It specifically catches it had from the previous iPhones. phone. that has come around, it is not the attention of pastel lovers with The unfamiliar appearance of the surprising to witness more people its aesthetically-pleasing colors rear cameras of the iPhone 11 Pro While iPhones may not be yearning for better and user- such as green, yellow, red and particularly caught the attention the most budget-friendly mobile friendly devices that will come purple, along with the classic of many. The three circular phones out there, they still prove in handy in their everyday lives. black and white. The iPhone 11 cameras that are positioned in a to be worth their price due to their For these people, the new iPhone Pro, on the other hand, comes triangular shape may seem a bit high-quality features. However, if 11 may be the perfect phone to in silver, space gray, gold, and odd and unpleasing to the eyes. people are just after an affordable satisfy their needs and wants. midnight green. It also has two Moreover, the Apple logo has been phone that serves its primary types of finishes for its rear. The repositioned in the center of the purpose and features, iPhone In this digital era, people iPhone 11 has a glossy finish like phone unlike its slightly north 11 may not be the best choice have started to take interest in the previous iPhone models while location in former models. These for them. Thus, the decision to upgrading the gadgets they use. A iPhone 11 Pro has a matte finish factors have dismayed many, but purchase the new iPhone 11 still poll conducted showed that 54% of that adds up to its elegant design. those are not enough to weigh lies on the hands of its future user. 314 participating Lasallians would like to purchase the new iPhone Due to the new look of the because the new iPhone features iPhone, however, the public’s better camera and longer battery views and opinions were divided. life, making it worth its price. While some appreciated the design of the iPhone, many were
SCITECH 15 VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 The BBaazziinnggaa Indeterminacy:Identifying whether contradictions exist in The Big Bang Theory or not by Jose Luis Paolo S. Domingo provides the equations presented It can be noticed that the law states that the two are indi- to compute for the total number of in the background (and sometimes preceding formula is used to ob- rectly proportional to one anoth- possibilities to shuffle a deck (The Last May 16, 2019, the final as part of the plot) of the set, mak- tain height, represented by h. As er, meaning when air temperature Prestidigitation Approximation; episode of CBS’s highly rated The ing the scene more realistic while taught in your local physics class, rises, the number of chirps per unit Season 4, Episode 18). Moreover, Big Bang Theory aired, ending 12 serving as an Easter egg for those height is expressed in meters (ac- time of a cricket decreases (and another concept is the ever popu- seasons (and 279 episodes) of hu- who get it at the same time. cording to SI units). Yet, when the vice versa). lar Schrödinger’s cat (The Tanger- bris-enabled, socially awkward answer is computed, the result will ine Factor; Season 1, Episode 17) scientists trying to live normal Another individual who helped be a value expressed in m/s4, or While the show had no errors which Sheldon used as dating ad- lives inside and outside their re- in maintaining the scientific accu- meter/(second)4. In other words, in the usage of the said law, the vice by explaining that a hypothet- spective fields of science. Fans of racy of the show was Dr. Mayim the formula doesn’t make sense. writers (Salzberg included) made a ical relationship can be perceived the show enjoyed the balance be- Bialik, a neuroscientist who also mistake with the name of scientist as both good and bad as long as it tween conversational quick-wit- happened to be the actress behind Salzberg himself noted the behind the theorem. A.E. Dolbear remains hypothetical. ted couch humor and a constant Amy Farrah Fowler, Sheldon Coo- given discrepancy, highlighting the was quoted as “Emile Dolbear”, dose of scientific concepts to pro- per’s love interest. show’s blunder on his blog, The Big for reasons unknown. This elic- Semi-Permeable vide a refreshing take on the sit- Blog Theory. He explained that the ited an email from A.E. Dolbear’s (Comedic) Material com formula. People have even reached out formula was lifted from the movie great-grandson, who was then to Salzberg to thank him for keep- Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost invited to a taping of the show as Thus, The Big Bang Theory is However, this begs the ques- ing the show’s scientific credibili- Ark as an easter egg while Shel- consolation. a scientifically accurate television tion: Were the scientific facts pre- ty. “People will randomly meet up don watched the said movie on show. While there may have been sented throughout the duration of with me and say, ‘You know, I really the show. However, this was done Case 3: 2 notable exceptions, the show the show accurate, or did the writ- appreciate that the science is cor- without Salzberg’s knowledge. The Doppler remains mostly accurate, and is ers of the show only use the said rect.’”, Salzberg stated in an article Combination backed by two adept individuals concept as a gimmick? by Symmetry Magazine. Case 2: who served as consultants for the The Dolbear Nonetheless, The Big Bang intellectual humor of the show: The Sixth Sense (of Humor) However, there are a few no- Misconfiguration Theory remains mostly scientif- Dr. David Salzberg and Dr. Mayim Throughout the development table exceptions. ically accurate. Backed by two Bialik. of the script, the writers were aided In The Jiminy Conjecture real-life scientists, the show has with the consultancy work of a re- Case 1: (Season 3, Episode 2), Sheldon managed to pull off certain sci- Salzberg himself believes that al-life scientist: Dr. David Salzberg, The Kinematic mentions Dolbear’s Law, which entific concepts. For instance, The Big Bang Theory plays an im- a physicist who works for the Uni- Discrepancy correlates air temperature and the Sheldon Cooper’s Halloween cos- portant role in encouraging others versity of Los Angeles (UCLA). Sal- chirp rate of a cricket. Dolbear’s tume (The Middle Earth Paradigm; to pursue a career in science. “I did zberg oversees proof-reading and In The Raiders Minimization Season 1, Episode 6) consisted of see someone at Comic-Con stand fact-checking of the lines of every (Season 7, Episode 4), a white- straight lines that grew in width up and tell the writers they were character, as well as filling in the board present in Sheldon Cooper’s the further the lines were from the inspired to go into science be- “science to come” blanks scattered apartment contained the following center as homage to the Doppler cause of the show.” Salzberg men- throughout the transcript. He also formula: Effect, the usage of combinatorics tioned. He also stated, “It certainly is outreach. It’s a different kind.” Incorporating a Little Bit of You in Every Device Words by Rysel Dominic C. Evangelista | Illustration by Daryelle Naomi Nastassja M. Guerrero Looking back on yesteryears, data to access the contents. Soon However, while it was intro- The year was 2017 – Apple re- achievements. Major players of the technology surely made strides after, other companies started re- duced in 2004, the fingerprint leased the iPhone X together with technology industry started to try to promote better accessibility leasing phone models with their scanner trend was set when Ap- Face ID. A hefty price tag calls for their hands on these forms of por- and quality. The way how people variants of the concept such as ple announced its variant of fin- expected good performance, and table security ever since its early interact with their devices signifi- Toshiba's G500 and G900, and gerprint recognition known as Face ID is the first of its kind to stages. It is not restricted to smart- cantly shifted to a more creative HTC's P6500. “TouchID”, which was introduced utilize 3D depth digital mapping phones also. Enter 2015 - compa- approach as more ambitious fea- in the iPhone 5s in 2013. facial recognition. The iPhone X nies like Microsoft are also trying tures are introduced to promote uses over 30,000 infrared accessibility and reliability. With The year was 2016 – Samsung dots to recognize over to incorporate this concept the rise of technology, applying introduced iris-based biomet- 50 different facial ex- into their software and biometrics as a form of security is pressions and safely hardware. One such an inevitable trend now that stu- rics. After more than a decade stores those into a incorporation is “Win- dents and workers alike shifted to since the introduction of fin- single profile. The dows Hello” which the digital age. gerprint scanning, Samsung device can track makes use of finger- the movement of print and facial rec- In its early stages, biometric announced the the face with such ognition technology systems took the shape of mere fa- now-infa- precision and ac- for better security cial recognition. Even without the mous Gal- curacy that unlock- measures. It only im- complexity of technologies of to- axy Note 7, ing the phone is easy plies that technology day, biometric systems existed by bringing a and secure. Though is going all-out with in- simply incorporating a known face plethora of facial recognition was first novation in applying one's to a known name. high-quality accessible in 2005 with the \"OKAO It’s a simple con- Vision Face Recognition Sensor” unique physical identity to the cept though not features such by OMRON, Apple was the first one digital mainstream. the most secure as iris recogni- to incorporate back then but look at tion. Samsung 3D authen- Biometric security is becom- how technology incor- upped its game tication ing a technological standard that porated such innovation. in the smart- and flexi- It just goes to show how phone industry by bility. will only improve accessible to the common incorporating the from hereon. The people these forms of security unique patterns of Like degree of assur- became over the years. a user’s irises to se- any trend, ance it brings cure the device. In early forth is unprece- The year was 2004 – the pi- most cases, lifting adopters dented compared oneering year of mainstream bio- and looking at the are to fol- to the standards metric security begun as Pantech phone was enough low from of 20th-century launched the GI100, a flip phone to unlock information these technology. Tru- with fingerprint-scanning capa- stored in such a device, techno- ly, its influence bilities. Consumers were now able adding an extra coat of se- logical is globally felt to purchase the benefit of owning curity to the phone. Since by students and a device that can store biometric then, iris recognition became a workers, alike. standard feature of Samsung for every flagship release.
16 SCITECH VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 Tricks with Risks: Safer is not Safe in VAPE Words by Christine Ann T. Capuchino | Illustration by Eseankier Ritcher O. Cuevas believe that it is way desktop, portable, and wax or oil In addition, exposure to the Additionally, some do vape safer than smoking vapes. All of which seem to have aerosol from vaping makes the because of its range of flavors cigarettes. Well, magnets that continuously attracts teeth more prone to bacteria that makes it irresistibly attractive that’s what they potential users, particularly teens. and gums to inflammation. It to many, from cherry, cream, and know. may also trigger irritation in the strawberry for the sweet tooth Threats to Health throat, mouth, and gums of the and eucalyptus for menthol, all of The Vape users. Vaping may be less-risky which are virtually non-existent to Vape has been known to than traditional tobacco, but that cigarettes. Thing people to be safer to health than doesn’t guarantee the user of a traditional tobacco, but little not having various diseases like Also, vaping nowadays is a The did they know that both smoking stroke, heart disease, and lung social thing. Through this, people devices contain nicotine, a highly cancer. Moreover, secondhand can boost their social image as increasing addictive substance, which is the vapor is also a form of air pollution they can belong to a group which primary agent for both. Being that poses health risks like eye, they can share their stuff with popularity of highly addictive, nicotine may throat, and airway irritation, and without feeling bad about their increase the likelihood of having worsening asthma that may trigger vices. Peer pressure has always vaping has been a heart attack as it can cause high heart attacks. been one of the reasons behind blood pressure, disrupting the why teens started to engage in this observed especially normal function of the lungs of the Unveiling Whys social thing. users. among teens who According to researchers, Not all first impressions last According to the US Center for people vape to quit smoking as just like how the people perceived are easily swayed by Disease Control and Prevention, they believe that it is better and smoking vape to be safer than there have been 530 confirmed safer for their health because smoking cigarettes. Both smoking the influences around probable cases of lung injuries it doesn’t contain tar, or any devices have adverse effects linked with e-cigarettes which carcinogens found in tobacco that to the overall well-being, but Most people’s first impression them, but what is the deal with contain cannabinoid THC – the can cause cancer to living tissues. some are even more fascinated to vape is that it is safer to their psychoactive chemical found in with the sensation it gives to health. Some say they’re cool vaping? cannabis, as of September 17 of Moreover, students found them. Describing vaping as safer when they smoke vape and even the present year. Furthermore, vape as stress-reliever especially than smoking cigarettes doesn’t cooler when they can do tricks, Vaping is described as using Centers for Disease Control, during times that they are guarantee a hundred percent but have they ever wondered an agency that supports health bombarded and stressed with safety. Moreover, whether people about the possible risks it may a handheld battery-powered promotion activities in the United school works. It serves as their way induce themselves in vaping, it is cause to their health? States, stated that there have been to seek fun and excitement and still an activity that is punishable electronic cigarette or e-cigarette recorded eight deaths related to even escape the pressure of being in school grounds. Indeed, safer is Teens nowadays want to ride vaping. a student even for a while. not always safe. the tide and associate themselves where the user inhales aerosol or with what’s in. As they say, doing unusual things is pleasurable and vapor instead of smoke. They have exciting, but then doing so, such as smoking vape, has an adverse effect containers filled with a liquid or to their health even though they vape juice that creates the actual vapor which usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and chemicals. Since its discovery, it drastically evolved resulting to different types including dry herbs, e-liquids, wax and concentrate, bBeeaauttyyin the eye of phi Words by Heart Darlene M. Valdez | Illustration by Daryelle Naomi Nastassja M. Guerrero When the thought that which is often encountered off her variations of the Golden practices. For instance, the shell in the Fibonacci Sequence as the mathematics was a mere when measuring the ratio of the Ratio. In plants, for instance, of a nautilus, the horns of a ram, nucleotide spirals of the human DNA technical subject exclusive for distances of shapes and figures the sunflower seeds, follow the and the tusks of elephants closely have golden proportions. Recent mathematicians, engineers and like the pentagon, pentagram, and Fibonacci sequence as the flower’s resembles the Golden Ratio. research has also determined that to the selective few comes to decagon. seeds are often produced in the Moreover, birds have a hunting the cross-section of the DNA’s mind, consider the said mindset center and migrate outward to pattern following the curve of double helix visualizes the Phi ratio. wrong. Anyone can appreciate the History’s Handiwork fill the space. Moreover, the seed the Golden Spiral. Falcons, for beauty of mathematics without pods of pinecones spiral upward instance, keep their heads straight Like a Diamond in the a degree—all one needs is some Historically, the Golden Ratio in opposite directions. While while keeping their target from Sky basic Fibonacci knowledge and can be traced back even before spiraling upward, the number of the most feasible angle while appreciation of the beauty of the common era. The number and takes tend to match the Fibonacci naturally following the curve of a Up above, heavenly bodies and everyday objects. the pattern have been applied on sequence. The flower petals also logarithmic spiral. clouds have followed the Divine numerous architectures such as have features associated with Proportion. For instance, storms What is the Golden the Great Pyramids in Giza, the the Golden Ratio as the number The Divine Proportion have attributed patterns that have Ratio? Parthenon in Greece, the Taj Mahal of petals of some flowers shows in Humans the Phi ratio. Moreover, galaxies in India, and the Notre-Dame in resemblance to the Fibonacci such as the Milky Way and M51 are The Golden Ratio is just like pi France. Moreover, Leonardo Da Sequence. Humans have unknowingly shaped like the Golden Spiral. (π)— an irrational number whose Vinci has deployed the Golden attributed the Fibonacci pattern. decimals would go on repeating Ratio on several of his paintings Animals’ Artistry Many features of the “ideal” The search of a Fibonacci forever. Also known as the golden including the “Mona Lisa”. Skills human face are said to have pattern on objects is more common mean, golden section, and divine ratios equivalent to the Phi, that than anyone can think. With this, proportion, the Golden Ratio Flora’s Majestic The Golden Ratio is also is the relationships between the math is not only about technicality. is expressed as Phi (Φ=1.1618). Show-Off closely associated with animals, dimensions of the eyes, ears, Everyday objects deploy this pattern, The special number is drawn as from its appearance to its daily mouth and nose. 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SCITECH 17 VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 How is Neuroscience ? Words by Luis Brian P. Limbo | Illustration by Elizabeth C. Kho one’s brain which associates of misconceptions prevalent branches of science, has been understanding this concept. Even with the sensation within one’s today. if these are present, learning environment. always bombarded with essential its deeper concepts will lead Reality to satisfaction, progress, and Neuroscience has helped 19th century questions derived from everyday usefulness if people are passionate society in contributing essential Now, the neuromyths were enough to study and helpful ideas not just on the onwards debunked by science with the help observations, inaccurate scientific this field. field of Science but also the way of technology. The myth of using humans interact upon his or her Fast forward to the 19th 10% in our brain was debunked by concepts, and limitations of human environment. Even though a lot century, people started to realize the discovery of using every part of events happened within the deeper ideas associating with of the human brain that consumes and technological capabilities. course of time, neuromyths (myths the nervous system such as the 20% of the body’s energy. Next, that associate with neuroscience) existence of brain waves that helps the idea of humans being good These questions signify enthusiasm and lack of sufficient technologies in transmitting signals to the brain at multitasking is false by proving hamper its development, and and the discovery of neurons that that there is a start or stop process for uncovering the answer to more questions are yet to be servesas the neural pathway of the that enables to shift tasks quickly. answered as one ventures deeper nervous system. These concepts Lastly, the idea of left brain vs queries such as “what is the in- into its realm. These are very are the main reason this field of right brain is disproved by a study essential in living one’s life in a science grows; unfortunately, this in the University of Utah showing depth neural pathway of nervous meaningful, rational, and practical field is also subjected to a lack of that both hemispheres of the brain sense. Likewise, neuroscience sufficient technology that could are actually involved to perform systems”, “what is happening when is a field of science that is yet probably help in deepening the a cognitive function. These to be developed throughout discovery of this field. In addition, neuromyths are debunked since a person has neural disorder inside time although its progress was neuromyths also hampered the technologies such as the Magnetic hampered by technological development of this field. Resonance Imaging (MRI) and one’s body”, and “how to combat limitations and misconceptions. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan The neuromyths help to profoundly discover about these neural diseases to help In the past the concept of neuroscience. Throughout time, neuromyths Although these concepts are benefit society as a whole”. Even in the past, people had a have been developed that affect debunked by science, many grasp of its existence. Even before the everyday mindset of people. concepts are to be discovered in In summary, neuroscience when the neural organs were These concepts are prevalent the future and technology is not discovered and named, people everywhere from social media sufficient enough in uncovering is a branch of science that 7000 years ago knew that if they to everyday conversations. the answers to these unknowns. puncture one’s head, they would Misconceptions such as people is credited to a lot of be sure that their enemies would using 10% of their brain, humans Questions for the not wake up for the sake of survival. are good at multitasking, and the scientific discoveries. As civilization became much more dominance of right-brain over Future civilized and progressive in 400 left-brain and vice versa in certain However, BCE, people were starting to aspects are some of the examples Neuroscience, like other grasp the importance of having misconceptions hamper its development, and many questions are yet to be answered. Its growth throughout time implies how much people know about the nervous system while its misconceptions and questions signify that humans have much room to learn in SmartflowOero’pssi e D a isy Words by Jose Maria G. Samaniego | Illustration by Eseankier Ritcher O. Cuevas The Bloom the Smart Flower did not have also vulnerable to the environment any batteries that enabled it to it was planted into. Not only was it Pluck it. Pluck it not. Pluck Just like any other flower, Being the first of its kind in the smoothly operate during times of new and fresh to many, it was also it. Pluck it not. Pluck it. Pluck Smartflower has done its process. nation, the Smartflower created power interruptions. It also cannot a subject for misinterpretation it not. The cycle goes on until Just as any other flower has its enough noise for international be operated through remote given the circumstances. the last petal remains. Pluck peak, it’ll come to a sad withering institutions to take notice. In fact, making it more difficult to navigate. However, the Bloom-to-Gloom it. The Smartflower that was the moment it isn’t sustained. during the peak of its blooming, These miscommunications with tale of the Smartflower signifies a once flourishing on the fields De La Salle Lipa was recognized the manufacturers of the fallen start towards the fortification of of grass and greenery, has now The Ingrain by many of the country’s foreign flower served as the drought that the foundation and framework of met the same twisted game that neighbors during an international loomed over its dominion. sustainability that the institution determines fate and what is meant The Smartflower, the very event on sustainability in Canada. aims to imbibe. It enabled the to be. That, it has faced its biggest first of the country, was planted The robotic plant was indeed a The Pluck institution not only to literally “oopsie daisy.” way back 2017 with the goal to path that guided the institution power the foundation, but also promote the school’s advocacy towards exploring the realms on With the looming possibility of empower the minds of young social to “Drive what’s Next.” Essentially, impactful innovations. the closure of Smartflower Pacific, drivers and innovators. In essence, the flower served as a source of the developers of the technological it is through the Smartflower’s solar energy that is 40% more The Wither plant, the complete withering of “oopsie daisy” that we are able to the flower became inevitable. By enhance and progress the cure for efficient than its ordinary blue As sustainable as it appears to the time that Christmas comes, the the environment that we ourselves counterpart. It was another be, the Smartflower wasn’t as easy moment for the plucking came. By concocted the very period we have step that the institution to sustain. Certain issues were the next semester of early 2019, existed in this soil. It might have has taken to further its met by the institution towards the once towering flower whose been a twisted game of Pluck-it or goal on sustainability managing it for two towering prowess reflected on innovation Pluck-it-Not’s, the institution will and build a reasons. First is that the school and sustainability, was plucked eventually find a way to cultivate framework for its received a model that is not in petal by petal, to its stem, and the soils where its innovations will community- accordance to its specifications. eventually its roots. come to grow and flourish. based project This led to fundamental flaws through in managing and operating the The Smartflower, despite being innovation. technology. To be more specific, the epitome of innovation, was
18 SPORTS VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 EDITORIAL THE FORMULA OF SPORTS Entering the 21st century, various types of sports from of time for training and a stating that it is shameful to through eSports. At the same there has been different physical gamestothecontinuous great physique, and with the invest into a recreational activity time, gaming has made a more technological advancements widespread of video games, introduction of video games, without even doing something. inclusive community online that occurred and have greatly PC games and mobile games. PC games and mobile games, The public never really saw the because it could reach different affected the way people live Everything started with physical many people question if gaming field of gaming being a sport parts of the world, especially by today – including in the should be considered as a sport. that people would get to enjoy. It the means of exhibiting interest field of sports. As sports as the main category of However, the launch of gaming even came to the point wherein for the sport. time goes by, competitive games wherein on different devices does not parents would discourage their the world athletes would go head- diminish the true purpose of children to play one saying that The transition of having has seen to-head on the different the games were too violent (The physical sports to gaming was several ball games like basketball, sports, which is to entertain. Score, 2017). not easily accepted by many. changes volleyball and It is common The biggest reason why video on how Nonetheless, the industry games, PC games and mobile people football, knowledge that people for eSports involving video games became popular is time play often perceive sports as games, PC games and mobile as it manifested a slow pace on and something that has to games started to boom once the getting the support of the public. DCMC do with physicality, but people noticed the enjoyment it Despite the disputes relayed on on the sports is definitely more brings to a person. This may be the concept of gaming, many than that. The emergence proven as in the year 2012, the people — whether old or young different physical of gaming or eSports 1.7 million viewers immediately — invested time to analyze and during the 90s did not went up to 8.2 million viewers play eSports gaming. The most activities including start out well. Majority of during the League of Legends important thing is that people the people around the world Tournament. This abrupt should simply learn on how to swimming, boxing did not completely understand change has impacted businesses enjoy the sports of gaming in the whole concept and idea and to sponsor different all aspects. With technology and weightlifting. To of creating video games for gaming events worldwide. This constantly booming, more people to enjoy. In fact, famous highlights the idea that the innovations on sports may accomplish these American host Jimmy Kimmel gaming community simply aims happen in the near future. ridiculed the thought of gaming to entertain oneself and others sports requires and of supporting eSports a great amount What’s Next with Sports Complex? The institution of De La Salle facilities that students could use, “A great system and a huge support from Lipa has always been known for especially during sports events. producing such renowned and The institution has sports venues the school are nothing if the Lipasallian skilled athletes for any sport, including the BHV Gym, Centen athletes are not given adequate may it be basketball, volleyball, Court, Sports Complex, Oval football, swimming and the like. and the most known Sentrum investment for their sports facilities One of the reasons why this wherein big sports personalities happens is because of the huge have already played. Yet, it only AIM HIGH investment that the institution seems to cater very few sports allots for the development of that the school has. In the past Aimerose C. Atienza the athletes in their particular few years, discussions among sport. Furthermore, De La students circulated in the Nonetheless, a baseball field and baseball team of the school Salle Lipa is also known as an institution that a swimming pool that is appropriate for the team are just two of the teams that do institution that continuously shall be constructed within the is yet to be seen. The oval of the not get the best facilities offered expands, especially with the vicinity of the sports complex so school has always been used by the school. As the athletes construction of different as to cater to De La Salle Lipa’s by the team, but this facility continue to bring pride to the infrastructures including one swimming team. However, this is not available at all times as institution, one of the ways on of the most recent buildings, still does not happen even up to there are also football and track how the school could give back the Sports Complex. With this, this day. The swimming athletes teams which utilize the venue. is by continuously expanding one question still remains of De La Salle Lipa still have to The same thing happens for the its facilities for the athletes to unanswered — what is next with go to different places within the other sports facilities within the utilize. With the space available the sports complex? Despite the province of Batangas to train school since teams of different around the area of the sports great acknowledgment given for their upcoming games and sports seem to divide the venue complex, this can be allotted for to the Lipasallian athletes, the tournaments. This makes it for training. the betterment of the swimming sports facilities of De La Salle harder for the athletes to adjust team that at the same time, can Lipa are still lacking to cater all to the different venues, and at A great system and a huge be used by the students of the sports events for the athletes and the same time, the travel eats up support from the school are institution as an expansion of the students of the school. the time that shall be for training. nothing if the Lipasallian the whole PE department. athletes are not given adequate It is undeniable that the Besides this, De La Salle Lipa investment for their sports school already has a lot of sports also holds a team for baseball. facilities. The swimming team Passion in Compassion “As such, it is not that the government is outdated and worse, according substantial financial support. national team failing to qualify to Sen. Manny Pacquiao, only for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. unable to provide financial support to those whom the authorities Internationally, the Meanwhile, Gilas Pilipinas athletes, they only choose to provide and policymakers see as having faltered early in the qualifying such incentives to the popular sports in the biggest potential to claim Philippines has always found rounds of the same competition multiple awards and accolades after failing to win a single game the country. are those who are truly given better success with weight- in its bracket. Though this is adequate financial support. not reason for the government VIGILANCE classed sports such as boxing to stop supporting the SBP However, conversely, they and Philippine basketball, it Lance Carlo J. Mendoza have consistently have shown and other sports that require should serve as a signal for the ability to provide equipment, sports authorities to also start facilities and overall financial flexibility, balance and focusing on the other sports support for the Gilas Pilipinas wherein Filipinos excel and have National Basketball team and coordination like gymnastics. produced tremendous results. other Filipino basketball players who compete internationally. Despite them not being the most With Filipino athletes This is proven by the clearly having the ability and expenditures of the Samahang popular sports in the country, potential to standout among Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), their international counterparts, which, according to a financial Filipino athletes in these fields a system fully optimized to assist report released by the SBP them in maximizing their skills With the 2020 Olympics women’s weightlifting division in 2015, has reportedly even have brought home medals and putting them on display approaching, the state of Filipino of the 2018 Asian Games, has yet reached 108 million pesos. globally is clearly needed. Until sports in the international to receive financial support from As such, it is not that the and accolades time and time then, as those who continue to competitive scene is at a the government that will sponsor government is unable to provide exhibit the Philippines’ prowess crossroads. Although Filipino her upcoming quest for gold in financial support to athletes, again, bringing prominence in sports and athletics are denied athletes have found success the 2020 Olympics to be held in they only choose to provide of resources and opportunities to internationally in competitions Tokyo. Last June 2019, Diaz took such incentives to the popular to Philippine sports. Recently, compete on the grandest stages such as the Asian Games and to social media to express her sports in the country. Hence, as and financial matters still hinder SEA Games, the Philippine pleas to big private corporations the ruling body appointed and Filipinos Carlos Yulo and the careers of Hidilyn Diaz and government has continually to provide financial assistance most capable of providing an other award-winning Filipino turned a blind eye to directly for her Olympic campaign. This avenue for Filipinos athletes to Nesthy Petecio have claimed athletes, there will always be a supporting these athletes whilst is in the midst of her breach with fully develop and maximize their need for the government and shamefully basking in the glory the Samahang Weightlifting potentials in their respective the title of world champions in sports authorities to step up that their achievements have ng Pilipinas and subsequent fields, it is a disservice to non- to the demands of Philippine brought to their home country. government negligence. basketball Filipino players men’s gymnastics and women’s sports and truly show their No financial support is given to that the government is not passion for athletic excellence of these athletes; as a result, their This lack of support also performing its duty in providing boxing, respectively. With these the country. bid to participate and pursue extends to other athletic fields prestige in the most prominent where Filipinos excel such as examples as a testament of sports events to come is now in boxing and gymnastics, in jeopardy. which sports policymakers how Filipino athletes in other are hesitant to even provide Most evident of this athletes with the basic modern less well known sports could unfortunate circumstance is the practice and health facilities case of Olympic silver medalist needed to help maintain their excel, it is perplexing as to why Hidilyn Diaz, who despite peak athletic performance. Most winning another gold in the of the equipment they use are the governing sports bodies in the Philippines do not take any steps in further nurturing these athletes and giving them the means to help them reach higher levels of glory in the international scene. Furthermore, the sport in which the country and government has paid much more focus on, basketball, has not remotely achieved the same degree of success especially recently, with the 3x3 basketball
SPORTS 19 VOLUME IV ISSUE NO.1 / AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2019 NO PAIN/NO GAIN FORMER DLSL ATHLETES WHO NOW PLAY FOR UAAP SCHOOLS by Quinnie Hillarie A. Dalangin The road to success starts and at the same time qualifying in as one of the Tigress Cubs. as she was included in the De La within a heart that wants to Salle Junior team, but at this start be the best at something–a the UAAP. These players include Mary Mirgie Bautista, of the school year, Malaluan had heart, mind, and soul that does transferred to DLSU. Lastly on the not want to be ordinary, but the former Ateneo Lady Eagle also a former DLSL chevron, list is the well-known ball saver extraordinary. Winners never look of the court, Dawn Macandili, for the easy way out. They simply Jhoana “Jho” Maraguinot and one had previously joined the a former DLSU Lady Spiker. look at the impossible, and say to themselves to set their heart of this season’s lineup players, UP Lady Fighting Maroons Truly, the road to success upon this lofty dream and chase is narrow, and many will miss after it with their whole heart. Janel Maraguinot. In addition to last year. She is now it because the road to failure is broad and easy. Plant your feet Same as with the case of De this are the past in her 2nd year as a firmly upon the rock of your desire La Salle Lipa’s persevering athletes to become the best. It is easy to who had went down the road players of libero within the lineup fail; do not work hard, and do not into pursuing their own athletic have a dream–that is all it takes. careers in the eight member DLSL which of the Lady Maroons. schools of the University Athletic However, that is all right, Association of the Philippines were part Keeping in the because somewhere out there (UAAP). These schools include is an ordinary person hoping Adamson University (AdU), Ateneo of the Ateneo Lasallian spirit, a number that is exactly what you are de Manila University (AdMU), De doing–nothing. Yes, the road La Salle University (DLSU), Far Blue Eagles namely of Lipasallian athletes to an average, mediocre life is Eastern University (FEU), National easy, but for those who have University (NU), University of Kurt Aguilar and had transferred a dream, the road to success the East (UE), University of the is another story. Therefore, Philippines Diliman (UP), and Lawrence within our learn to enjoy the journey and University of Santo Tomas (UST). be committed to the long haul Magadia. brother to achieve your heart’s desire. The former DLSL Chevrons had paved their way into becoming Other schools members of the Ateneo Lady Eagles DLSL past in Manila colleagues either in went and De La Salle joined the UST University or in Golden Spikers De La Salle Zobel as and UST Golden juniors. Kaija Carangan Tigress Cubs. Gerard had transferred early Narciso has been back in 2015 and part of the Golden since then she is still Spikers since the in this year’s lineup. start of the academic Next is Alleiah year and Tanya Malaluan who had Narciso on the other transferred two hand started since years ago in DLSZ IGNIS mobile game. Furthermore, thinker. For them, computer gaming is not simply a waste of LASALLIAN E-SPORTS PIONEERS the team already won few time. It dives an individual to a new dimension where things Words by Roy Tracy M. Andal | Illustration by Bernadette A. Awatin tournaments that Ignis are different. It enhances one’s ability to adapt changes think facilitated, including of how they could survive and win. Through playing Mobile outside competitions Legends, their teamwork and coordination among each other like Smart Play held at improved, and at the same time, their memory capacity increased. various malls. While Moreover, eSports also their achievements bonded them. It is eSports that made them know each other and are very limited, they became friends. Through times of misunderstandings, just one The constant progression opened the doors for strive to improve invite to play Mobile Legends is of technology has been drastically far enough to remove the hate. paving its way towards everything. this type of sport in and continue To add, eSports have helped While the digital revolution has them to increase their self- transformed the way people the form of Ignis, the playing eSports esteem and confidence as well. learn, talk, comprehend, and inherit culture, it also sneaked organization have and become an While the team are still its role as a sport. But how? having issues in gaining support already managed inspiration to and influence on the institution, eSports, or electronic sports, iGodz Gaming still asks for is a form of competition that to facilitate many other kids whom interested students to join involves the use of video games. Ignis. eSports is still a sport and While it cannot really be compared Esports activities and are trying to having knowledge with it can be to physical sports that requires considered as a talent. eSports can extreme hardships and trainings tournaments since also pursue push one to be the better version of each individual, eSports is of themselves and eventually something that involves fast pacing the past year. Markus such games. turn into a successful individual. movement of fingers and brain to succeed. Still, just like traditional Guinto, Xavier Rivera, Jhun The sports, eSports can be as thrilling too especially with audiences that Valenton, Achilles Fruelda, iGodz gamers are staring in monitors to watch their favorite teams compete, do Troy Filder, Christian Liza, believe that their best, and fight until the end. and Xavier Dale for which are eSports can As De La Salle Lipa finally Grade 12 students; are defined make one a critical as the first set of eSports varsities. The group named themselves iGodz Gaming. The main eSports that the team play is Mobile Legends, a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) TGhoYroMughFfarIeTtoNa FEloSurSishiTngICPorSe: Words by Eric Jhon S. Austria | Illustrations by Marco Alejandro Villapando In order to this in mind, here are some gym work and drills in unison with Besides going to the gym, fabricate a nice fitness tips one should remember: a certified gym trainer. A gym keeping a healthy lifestyle is what stance and hale trainer may help on giving should be done best. Taking body, one must opt 1As a beginner, one must be advice and guiding on the use of snacks that boost high protein for foods to intake, assured and decided. It is the unfamiliar equipment in the gym. like yogurt, cheese and nuts but it makes no sense if you are most important conditioning should be done at least once a not doing your fitness exercise catalyst to possess, especially for 4Attend fitness exercises day. Moreover, drinking 8 to 10 regularly. Fitness does not only a newcomer in the industry. The regularly and be patient. A glasses of water, sleeping for at mean amending a physical body amenability to work will help in the perfect body will not happen least eight hours and avoiding but it also enhances the emotional proliferation of fitness and skills. overnight. The high standards of junk food and high in sugar attributes that an individual has. strength and agility in just a couple products are to be perpetrated. t Gym fitness offers wider machine 2Exceed the limits and strive of days is unrealistic, thus be exercises rather than diving into more. In gym fitness centers, committed and eye for a nice vision. These tips may help for an fitness exercises, specifically. sweat symbolizes hard work individual, specifically gym-goers, and passion. Be sure to propel 5Assign a rest day. Going to to have a great journey on the People nowadays are starting out into the confines and the gym should not be done road in attaining a physically fit to get involved into gym fitness exhibit hard work at all times. every single day. It's important body. Starting to go to the gym activities as gyms seem to be a more to have a little bit of a good is easy, but maintaining it is not. convenient area to exercise and 3Get a personal gym trainer. rest, but at the same time, work out compared to homes. With Another tip is to take the perform a proper daily routine.
SP RTS BATTLE OF THE RIVALS. De La Salle Lipa Green Stallions and Canossa Academy CRESCIT | AUGUST - OCTOBER 2019 | VOL. IV ISSUE NO. 1 Lipa Canines battled out in a heated rally in the Volleyball Boys Finals of the Division Meet. Photo by Audrey B. Diaz INSIDE THIS ISSUE SPORTS (P.19) Lasallain E-sports Pioneers SCITECH (P.16) Beauty of Mathematics LIPASALLIAN CHESS QUEEN DLSL defends district crown, dominates Athletic Meet Perez triumphs in 4th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships WOMAN FIDE MASTER. Elah Sarelle Perez posed with her gold and bronze medals after placing 1st in the team by Dylan G. Macahia girls division hacked out a 3-0 clinched six golds from both level and 4th in the individual level of the blitz category in the 4th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships straight victory, giving them the boys' and girls' competition. De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) top spot of the tournament. (EAYCC). Photo from Elah Sarelle Perez. Green Stallions kept the Green Stallions Athletic shockers rolling as they Continuing the Stallions’ Team dashed past their trounced their rivals Canossa outburst, the Football Team opponents as the girls team Academy Canines and garnered delivered two victories after registered gold medals in 100m, 17 championship titles, nullifying Canines from both 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, rulingthe 2019 District Athletic boys and girls division, while 3000m, 2km walk, 4x100m relay Meet held last August 30 at the La Salle wood pushers claimed and 4x400m relay, while boys DLSL grounds. top spot also coming from both group collected gold in 100m, divisions. 200m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, Keeping their title, DLSL long jump, discuss throw, Basketball Team seemed to find Green Stallions Baseball, in 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay, its key as they put up a basketball addition, reigned the diamond enough to hold their title. clinic, claiming the basketball as they crushed pesky Canines, title and 3x3 crown of the Area after batting a 3-1 victory Having proven their Meet. starring a double run from 1-1 dominance this year, DLSL will deadlock. represent the district in the Green Stallions Volleyball Stallions League coming this Team also tamed the Canossa Meanwhile, DLSL netters October. Canines when both boys and topped badminton, table tennis, and lawn tennis group as they by Richard Jonn Fil W. Magsino Woman Fide Master (WFM) ‘Continue the dream, make it happen’ Allaney Jia Doroy and Woman - Mika Reyes to Green Stallions Representing the De La National Master (WNM) Francois Salle Lipa Green Stallions in the Magpily from the National by Richard Jonn Fil W. Magsino The Pep Rally event, our encouragement, as they international scene, a Grade Capital Region (NCR). moreover, kicked off with represent our school in the 12 student emerged bagged To drive the spirits of the athletes’ entrances to the various competitions of sports awards in the 4th Eastern Asia Perez also acquired the WFM De La Salle Lipa's athletes SENTRUM according to their in the province of Batangas, Youth Chess Championships title herself in the competition, in future endeavors, the respective sports events, fueled in the region of Calabarzon (EAYCC) held at the Asia Hotel in having previously reached the institution’s annual Pep Rally, by the cheers of the De La Salle and Southern Tagalog, and Bangkok, Thailand last August needed national rating. Now, which highlighted the guest Danzcom Pep Squad. the entire Philippines,\" said 1-10. she strives to achieve the desired appearance of former De La Estrellas in his subsequent FIDE rating of 1900 even after Salle University (DLSU) Lady Then, the athletes partook message. The competition was the EYCC’s conclusion. Spiker Mika Reyes, took place in the recital of the Oath of organized by the Thailand last September 11 held at the Lasallian Athlete led by their The event, then, concluded Chess Association (TCA), an “Siyempre, honored din DLSL SENTRUM. Sport Captains. with a treat from the Sports international organization that naman na makapagrepresent Development Office for the is also, in turn, under the wing ng country. ‘Di naman siya Reyes was invited to deliver Mr. J.Rex Atienza, athletes and a performance by and supervision of the Asian ‘yung basta-basta nakukuha a message as a guest speaker at the director of the Sports the Blanc Band. Chess Federation (ACF) and the dahil marami pang dadaanang the said event. Development Office, along World Chess Federation (FIDE). tournaments bago makuha with Br. Jun Estrellas FSC, QUEST FOR GREEN AND GOLD Former DLSU ‘yun, tapos kailangan pa ng “So, if you have the chance, Vice Chancellor for Mission, Lady Spikers star player Mika Reyes motivated the Chess player Elah Sarelle eliminations and tournaments if you’re given the opportunity, gave their own speeches student athletes to grab oppurtunities in her mes- Perez of H12-02 competed in like that,” said Perez with regards grab it, “ said Reyes in her guest emphasizing the importance of sage as the guest speaker for this year’s PEP Rally. the under-18 girls category of her experience in the event. speech. “‘Wag kayong mahihiya the Pep Rally and encouraging Photo by Joshua Dela Rueda the competition against the ‘pag ‘di kayo marunong, ‘yung the rest of the Lasallian representatives of the other “Pero, siguro, malaking hindi pa kayo magaling, kasi community to continue countries such as South Korea, tulong ‘din na may confidence mapapag-aralan naman ‘yan, supporting the athletes. Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, ka sa sarili mo kasi kahit gaano and basta nag-eenjoy kayo… so Thailand, Mongolia, and karami ang training mo, mas just continue to dream, ‘cause \"This activity is not only for Singapore. She placed 3rd place importante pa rin na naniniwala if you can dream about it, then the athletes, but rather, first and overall in the individual level ka na kaya mong manalo sa you can definitely do it.” foremost, it is for the school of the standard game after nine tournament na ‘yun,\" she added. community,\" said Atienza grueling rounds of play. She also mentioned in an in his speech, \"to promote Amidst the pressure she interview prior the event that love and loyalty, especially in Perez, in addition, also felt representing DLSL and the if the athletes can align their supporting our dear athletes.\" secured recognition in the rapid Philippines, Perez felt proud of priorities as early as now, she and blitz game sections of her giving a name for herself, her believes that they can make \"Every year, we do this category, bagging 4th in the school, and her country, and great change amidst their Pep Rally as a way to show individual level and 1st in the of the other opportunities she young ages. to our athletes our support, team level for both sections, was given in the international alongside her teammates tournament experience. REACH US AT /crescitpub @crescitpub [email protected]
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